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Toyota Recalls over 141,000 Prius Models. What You Need to Know
- Toyota is recalling around 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles due to a defect that may cause the rear doors to open unexpectedly while driving, according to the Department of Transportation's report.
- The recall affects 2023 to 2026 Toyota Prius models and 2023 to 2024 Prius Prime vehicles, potentially impacting passenger safety if doors unlatch while in motion, according to Toyota.
- Toyota has stated that the defect poses a risk of injury to occupants, especially rear-seat passengers, if the door opens while the vehicle is in motion.
- Owners of affected vehicles will be informed in late March about the free repairs, which will modify the door switch circuits.
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Toyota Recalls 141,000 Prius Vehicles Over Unexpected Door Openings
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 141,286 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime model years 2023 through 2026 due to an issue with the electronic rear doors that has seen one of them suddenly open when unlocked. According to a recall report posted with the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall involves 15,528 Prius hybrid plug-in vehicles, as well as 102,515 standard Prius models and an additional 23,243 Pri…
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