2023-24 Prius hybrids and Prius Prime PHEVs are under recall. Water can short-circuit the rear electronic door latches, allowing them to open while the car is in motion.

Even so, rear passenger doors swinging open while driving or, even worse, during a crash is cause for concern, especially with the higher likelihood of children and pets sitting in the rear.

55,000 Toyota Prius Models In U.S. Have Rear Doors That Could Swing Open While Driving Although Toyota hasn't confirmed a fix, it's expected that dealers will resolve the issue by simply replacing ...