Manufacturer recall number

Toyota recall 26TB03 / 26TA03

Q: Is 26TB03 / 26TA03 the same recall as 26V049000?

Yes. 26TB03 / 26TA03 is Toyota’s own number for it; 26V049000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Toyota calls it 26TB03 / 26TA03. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V049000 on Jan 28, 2026: latches/locks/linkages on the 2023–2026 Toyota Prius and 1 other Toyota model, 141,286 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 26V049000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Toyota’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
26V049000	2023–2026 Toyota Prius and 1 other Toyota model	Latches/Locks/Linkages	Jan 28, 2026	141,286	moderate

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly. Risk A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V049000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 26TB03 / 26TA03 is the number Toyota assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V049000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Toyota’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 26TB03 / 26TA03 the same recall as 26V049000?

Yes. 26TB03 / 26TA03 is Toyota’s own number for it; 26V049000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 26TB03 / 26TA03 cover?

2023–2026 Toyota Prius and 1 other Toyota model, 141,286 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 26TB03 / 26TA03 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.