AdvertisementAdvertisementSingaporeOwners will not be charged for the necessary modification works on the affected Toyota Prius cars. (File photo: AP/Toyota Motor Sales USA/Nathan Leach-Proffer)New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.Chelsea Ong27 Feb 2026 08:34PM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST SINGAPORE: About 1,300 Toyota Prius cars are being recalled in Singapore due to a fault in the electric rear door lock system that could cause doors to open while the vehicle is moving.Borneo Motors, the authorised distributor for Toyota vehicles in Singapore, said on Friday (Feb 27) that when water gets onto a door opener switch, a short circuit may occur that could cause the rear doors to open."If the seal performance for this switch is reduced as a result of thermal cycling and water is present due to large amount of water splashes on the switch (for example, at a car wash), then closing the door with a high force can temporarily allow water to enter the switch," Borneo Motors said."If the water contains detergent, this can lead to a short circuit that can cause the switch to activate."Owners of the affected vehicles are being notified by mail.Rectification works will involve modifying the left and right rear door switch circuits to prevent the switch from activating, even if it is shorted, Borneo Motors said.Owners will not be charged for the necessary modification works, which can be completed on the same day, the company added.Toyota issued a recall for its Prius hybrid cars in January in the United States and Canada over similar safety concerns. Nearly 20,000 cars were affected.“Borneo Motors Singapore remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and transparency for our customers,” the company said. CNA Explains: How car recalls work in SingaporeSource: CNA/co(nh)Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST