Toyota recalls 2023 Prius vehicles with rear door switch issue causing unexpected door openings while driving or in crashes. Owners must have door switches replaced free by dealers.
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Toyota is recalling certain 2023 Prius vehicles because water can enter the rear door switch, causing it to open unexpectedly while driving or during a crash. This could lead to injury if the door opens while the vehicle is moving.
Water can enter the rear door switch, causing it to short circuit and open the door unexpectedly. This could happen while the vehicle is moving or during a crash, potentially leading to injury from the opening door.
Owners of 2023 Toyota Prius vehicles with specific model numbers (24TB06 and 24TA06) are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with this issue are at risk of injury if the rear door opens unexpectedly.
Check if your 2023 Prius has model numbers 24TB06 or 24TA06. The recall was announced in August 2024 with owner letters mailed to affected vehicles.
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches at no cost.
Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
Water entering the rear door switch can cause it to short circuit and open unexpectedly while driving or during a crash.
Your 2023 Prius with model numbers 24TB06 or 24TA06 is affected. Owner letters were mailed in August 2024.
Yes, dealers will replace the door switches at no cost and the vehicle will be safe after the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V274000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 24V274000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
