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Toyota Prius

Repeated repairs on your Toyota Prius? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Model-year searches

2022–2026

Reference year

2026

2026 recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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More Than a Recall Count

A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.

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Check Your Prius's Year

These are model-year search shortcuts, not a statement that each year has a defect. For other years or configurations, use the full vehicle search.

About These Records

NHTSA records below refer to 2026 Toyota Prius vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.

2026 Prius Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall Notices for This Model Year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 26V049000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.

Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

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2026 Prius Owner Reports

What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.

What Owners Reported

Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER1
  • AIR BAGS1
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Build Your Prius Repair File

  • Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
  • Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
  • Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
  • Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents

Does My Toyota Prius Qualify?

A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.

If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.

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Still Going Back to the Shop?

Get an individual review of your Toyota Prius's repair history. Recall totals do not determine eligibility or guarantee an outcome.

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