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2026 Toyota Prius Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Prius, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

1

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

10

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Prius and 10 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 4 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 6). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
  2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
  3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
  4. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
  5. VISIBILITY/WIPER1
  6. AIR BAGS1

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.

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 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
T-SB-0003-26 Rev1Jun 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11034826
T-SB-0004-26 Rev1Jun 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11034819
T-SB-0005-26 Rev1Jun 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11034813
T-SB-0002-26 Rev1Jun 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du…11034812
T-SB-0043-25 Rev1May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:…11033418
T-TT-0801-26Apr 16, 2026ENGINESome Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate…11032478
T-TT-0801-26Mar 6, 2026ENGINESome Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicat…11031151
T-SB-0017-25 Rev2Feb 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.11029890
T-SB-0005-26Feb 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11029879
T-SB-0005-25 Rev2Feb 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25.11029878
T-SB-0004-26Feb 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11029876
T-SB-0007-25 Rev2Feb 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE February 03, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-26.11029872
T-SB-0003-26Feb 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11029871
T-SB-0009-25 Rev2Jan 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHEROBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0002-26.11028725
T-SB-0002-26Jan 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du…11028723
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remedi…11028712
T-SB-0017-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a…11026317
T-SB-0009-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The guidelines included should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due…11026316
T-SB-0007-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta…11026315
T-SB-0005-25 Rev2Nov 18, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe…11026314
All 2026 Prius records at NHTSA

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