Toyota recall: About 55,000 Prius, Prius HEV compact cars recalled

Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected models Toyota is recalling about 55,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of an issue that could cause rear doors to open unexpectedly. The automaker said Wednesday it was recalling about 55,000 of its 2023-2024 Prius and Prius HEV hybrid electric vehicles in the U.S. and an additional 156,000 in Japan, Canada, Europe and Asia because water may enter and short-circuit rear door latches causing them to possibly open when …