Canada2023–2026 Toyota PRIUS PRIME and 2023–2026 Toyota PRIUS vehicles are recalled; affected cars are those model years and brands. Water can leak into the rear door handle(s) and cause the rear door opener switch(es) to short circuit, which could allow a rear door to open unexpectedly while driving and create a risk of injury. Toyota recommends enabling the automatic door locking function through the vehicle head unit, and will notify owners by mail to take their vehicle to a dealership to modify the rear door switch circuits.
How to identify it
2023–2026 Toyota PRIUS PRIME
2023–2026 Toyota PRIUS
The hazard
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rear door handle(s) and cause the door opener switch(es) to short circuit. If this happens, the rear door(s) could open unexpectedly while driving.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-228. Vehicles repaired under that recall also require this repair.
A door that opens while driving could create a risk of injury.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends that you enable the automatic door locking function through the vehicle's head unit. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to modify the rear door switch circuits.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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