TOYOTA PRIUS — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-01-30

Toyota car's rear door harness or electric lock system has an issue

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-30
Manufacturer	TOYOTA
Models affected	PRIUS
Model year	Model years 2022-2025
Defect	Rear Door Harness: The subject vehicles are equipped with electric rear door lock system, which includes a door opener switch and a rear door lock release actuator to release the latch from outside the vehicle. If the seal performance for this switch is reduced as a result of thermal cycling and water is present due to large amount of water splashes on the switch (for example, at a car wash), then closing the door with a high force can temporarily allow water to enter the switch. If the water contains detergent, this can lead to a short circuit that can cause the switch to activate. If the…
Component	PRIUS 2022 - 2025
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	As an owner of an involved vehicle, you will be contacted by registered letter requesting you to contact your nearest authorised Toyota Store to arrange a convenient time to have the repairs completed at no cost. Alternatively, contact Toyota's Customer Dialogue Centre to discuss.
Recall number	SSC2603
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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