Toyota — PRIUS/PHEV
Passenger car. Model Year: 2023 - 2025.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The sealing performance of the rear door opener switch can deteriorate over time and may allow water ingress under high-pressure splashes. This can cause a short circuit and unintended activation of the door release. If the door is unlocked, it may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
- Origin
- Japan
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Toyota cars (Prius and PHEV models) have a rear door switch that may let water in. This can cause a short circuit and make the door open by itself.
What's happening? The switch’s seal can wear out over time. Water can get in during heavy splashes and cause problems.
Does this affect me? If you own or use a Prius or PHEV in Portugal, Bulgaria, France, Hungary, or Slovenia, this issue may apply to you.
What should I do? Take your car to a Toyota dealer to check and fix the switch. Ask your mechanic or Toyota for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The sealing performance of the rear door opener switch can deteriorate over time and may allow water ingress under high-pressure splashes. This can cause a short circuit and unintended activation of the door release. If the door is unlocked, it may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: Japan
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