Insufficient waterproofing of the door opener switch may allow water to infiltrate and cause a short circuit. This could result in the door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion or during an accident if it is not locked, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
The Toyota Prius vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 March 2023 and 29 March 2024.
Toyota recall code: 24SD-052
Affected models: Prius; Model code: MXWH61; Model year: 2023-2024
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 4,800
Source: Rapex Alert 20/2024 A12/01225/24