Weather Stripping wear. Known issue?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by schja01, Jun 18, 2026 at 6:42 PM.

  1. schja01

    schja01 Senior Member

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    1500 miles and got a note on my rear door recall worksheet that driver side weatherstripping was torn. I hadn’t noticed it but it is indeed worn. See photo. Anyone else have this happen. I’m ultra careful getting and out of the car. Would this be a warrantee covered item? Any suggestions appreciated. J
     

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  2. Paul Gregory

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    I noticed mine wearing excessively in the first month I owned the car. It consists of a low quality rubber, which is quite susceptible to wear.
     
  3. schja01

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    Have you done anything to mitigate further wear? I put a piece of clear shipping tape over the “wound” but that seems amateurish.
     
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    I had the same tear, same place. From the interwebs, I gather this is pretty common. I don't know what I was thinking, waited too long, and could not get it warranted.
     
  5. Jerry G

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    I had same issue. Dealership refused this as a warranty issue. I haven’t done anything to try to fix it yet. The dealership said they could put new one on for a charge.