Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2023 Toyota Prius.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 26v049000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) and 24v274000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Front door locks defective. Remote control doesn’t open the doors, even after replacing battery in key fob. It started with the driver door and now the passenger door doesn’t lock or unlock.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v274000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Driving at highway speed on interstate 30. Warning lights came on the dashboard. The Prius began to stall. Could not steer vehicle to shoulder. Prius came to a stop in the outside lane of travel. Rear-ended by tractor trailer rig. Passenger died. Driver sustained serious injuries. Witnesses called 911 prior to the collision to report that a vehicle had stalled on the interstate with its flashers on.