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Toyota Motor Korea Co., Ltd. Prius 2WD, Prius AWD, Prius PHEV — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-04-23

Toyota Motor Korea Co., Ltd. Prius 2WD, Prius AWD, Prius PHEV was recalled in South Korea on 2026-04-23. Recall due to confirmed risk that if the door is closed excessively while water is accumulated around the electric open switch in the rear door's exterior handle, the insufficient circuit design may temporarily degrade waterproofing performance, allowing wate…

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CountrySouth Korea
CategoryAutomotive
Published2026-04-23
ManufacturerToyota Motor Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affectedPrius 2WD, Prius AWD, Prius PHEV
Units affected2132
DefectRecall due to confirmed risk that if the door is closed excessively while water is accumulated around the electric open switch in the rear door's exterior handle, the insufficient circuit design may temporarily degrade waterproofing performance, allowing water to enter the internal circuit. In such cases, a short circuit in the internal circuit can cause the switch to malfunction, leading to a risk of the rear door unintentionally opening while driving if the door is not locked.
ComponentBody/Chassis, Other
RemedyInstall an additional electric open switch circuit (wiring/relay) to prevent unintentional rear door opening in affected vehicles.
Recall numberK6059
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