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Emergency
RECALL · Toyota

Rear window defogger that stops working because of a badly made factory connection (December 2024 Prius plug-in and bZ4X)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid and bZ4X electric
Period mentioned
Built from mid to late December 2024 (Prius 2024–2025 and bZ4X 2025, US model years)
Symptoms
Over time the rear window defogger stops working and rear visibility gets worse with moisture or condensation.
Possible cause described
An electrical connection of the rear window defogger may have been installed incorrectly at the factory. Toyota fixes it with campaign 26TC01: it replaces the power distribution box and inspects the wiring harness.
Check for the garage
Check with the VIN at a Toyota dealer whether campaign 26TC01 or an equivalent one is outstanding.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Check with the VIN at a Toyota dealer whether campaign 26TC01 or an equivalent one is outstanding.

What are the symptoms?

Over time the rear window defogger stops working and rear visibility gets worse with moisture or condensation.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Toyota
Engine / equipment
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid and bZ4X electric
Period mentioned
Built from mid to late December 2024 (Prius 2024–2025 and bZ4X 2025, US model years)

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