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Passenger Car (Toyota Prius) - Repair
Official notice
28 Jan 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger Car (Toyota Prius) - Repair. Defect in door openings (electrical wiring). Defective area (part name): Door openings (electrical wiring). Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to inadequate circuit design in the rear door opening switches, slamming a door with extreme force while water has accumulated near the switch may temporarily reduce sealing performance, allowing water into the circuit and causing a short circuit. As a result, the door may become partially unlatched and the warning light may illuminate. In the worst case, the door may open unintentionally. Published 2026-01-28.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 5770. Corrective measures: Add electrical wiring with relays to the left and right rear door circuits of all vehicles to prevent unintended door opening.
Units affected
239,504
Recall number
5770
Official notice
2026-01-28
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in door openings (electrical wiring). Defective area (part name): Door openings (electrical wiring). Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to inadequate circuit design in the rear door opening switches, slamming a door with extreme force while water has accumulated near the switch may temporarily reduce sealing performance, allowing water into the circuit and causing a short circuit. As a result, the door may become partially unlatched and the warning light may illuminate. In the worst case, the door may open unintentionally.
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Brand: Toyota. Contact: トヨタお客様相談センター. Phone 0800-700-7700.
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