2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1) · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring:switches/Knobs/Buttons 2026-01-28 · campaign 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (27)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-25 · T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2026 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 retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. during pre-delivery service (pds), follow the appropriate installation p
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during 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 refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direct
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a 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, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. any problems tha
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-27 · T-SB-0043-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pre-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: • careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • proper operation of electrical accessories (includ
Engine 2026-04-16 · T-TT-0801-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 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 one or more of the leds on the charger will illuminate at the time of no charge. charging at other stations is still poss
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-21 · Electrical System“a vehicle was sold and delivered while under an active stop‑sale safety recall (manufacturer recall 26tb03). the recall was not disclosed at the time of purchase. when questions were raised about whether any recalls were present, the issue was dismissed and no recall information was provided. according to the recall documentation, the potential def…”
2026-05-05 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“infotainment screen failed to boot when the vehicle was turned on. due to this failure, the rear view camera was not available when the vehicle was shifted to reverse. after backing out of the parking spot, i chose to park and restart the vehicle. the infotainment screen then proceeded to boot up and behave normally. there were no warnings or a…”
2026-03-12 · Unknown Or Other“the recall (number 26v049) is a serious safety concern, however the dealer states there is no remedy available despite a clearly described available remedy ("toyota dealers will modify the left and right rear door switch circuits free of charge, to prevent the switch from activating even if it is shorted.")…”
2025-10-13 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving at a slow speed in a parking lot on october 10, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. when the car suddenly stopped. when i looked down i saw that it was in neutral. i had not done anything to the gear shift and there was nothing in the area that could have shifted the car from drive to neutral. the car is brand new - this happened at approximately 40…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.