I was an early adopter of the Gen5 PPP (Pretty Prius Prime), so took care of the getting the locks replaced when the recall came out back in 2024-ish. I got another letter earlier this year about the same recall, same locks, same issue (water), so tossed it thinking it was an artifact of me moving so having a different address. Given the activity on here about the issue I'm now wondering if there is indeed a second recall for exactly the same issue? I looked up my car and it shows an outstanding recall issued January this year, so now thinking it is a second recall. There is (for good reason) a LOT of chatter about the recall, but if that detail is buried in those threads somewhere I glossed over it. I wanted to post a thread just about this question. Thanks in advance. will
Yes there was 24TA05: Rear Door May Open While Driving in Rain - Latch Recall and there is 26-TA03: Recall Rear Doors May Open. I had the 24TA05 recall performed in September of 2024, and just took my 23PP in for the 26-TA03 recall. It was explained to me that this recall would involve one or two "long visits", the first to inspect a circuit board in the latch to determine if replacement was needed. The second visit would be after the part ordered at the first visit was in, and that this would again be "a long visit". At my "first visit" for the 26-TA03 Recall, I was at the dealer for four hours, and my service notes states "26TA03 Recall - Completed Recall", and then lists "04005-37147 Wire Kit, RR Door, Special Order, Quantity 1 is special ordered" I was told verbally that the "recall actions were performed" and that I do not need to bring it in again. I cannot even hazard a guess at what was actually done. I had to roust up the service manager to check me out due to seeing my car ready for quite a while but no one coming to tell me it was complete. I never experienced my rear doors opening, in the rain or otherwise.
First recall replaced door handles with a better water-proofed design. Second recall modified wiring to add an extra power relay that ensures there's no way for any short in the handle to open the door unintentionally.
