2012 Toyota Prius Exterior Lighting Problems
- 28
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 28 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 7 records
- front marker · 5 records
- beam headlights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Both driver and passenger side low beam headlights fail frequently (every 3-6 months) making driving in the early mornings and nighttime very dangerous, as they fail unexpectedly. The most dangerous situation for us with the headlight failure is when we were driving at night in the mountains and both low beams failed at the same time. Thankfully the high beams were functioning. The fact that there is a recall for…
ODI 11231875
Exterior Lighting
Takata recall i am writing because my vehicle's halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than expected and toyota seems unwilling to resolve the issue with me. After searching the internet, i found that the short bulb lifespan is a common problem with 2010- 2012 toyota prius vehicles. I am now changing the bulbs every couple of months.toyota officially states in their 'customer support program zhb certain…
ODI 11191996
Exterior Lighting
My 2012 toyota prius; the vehicle repeatedly blows the front head lights. My vehicle is less than 6 years old and i have had 10 front lights replaced. The lights just go out while in motion. Here is the number of times toyota have replaced the lights thus far; 01.14.18 - headlight scheduled for repair on 01/15/19 12.21.18 - front marker 4.6.18 - front marker & tag lights 11.1.17 - front marker 4.4.16 - front marker…
ODI 11170066
Exterior Lighting
In the past year we have replaced multiple low beam halogen headlights. One week ago, both burned out causing a nighttime safety issue. I researched the lighting issue and learned there is tsb t-sb-0204-12 for headlamp durability enhancement and a customer support program "zhb" for this identical problem. In the zhb program, toyota will make the necessary repairs free for only 2010-2011 prius'. Since the zhb program…
ODI 11161408
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side low beam headlight will not work. I replaced the bulb, and checked the fuses, and it still will not light. This has been an ongoing problem with this car.
ODI 11151394
Exterior Lighting
My 2012 prius had both headlights go out while driving on an interstate. Luckily no damage was done. My dealer ran my vin to see if toyota had a warranty extension as it is a well documented voltage problem for the car. I was told that the 2010 and 2011 prius do have such coverage but the 2012 does not. Seems very shortsighted on toyota's part. It clearly foreseeable that someone could be harmed or killed and that…
ODI 11129900
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights keep going out. We have had to replace them several times over this last year.
ODI 11142167
Exterior Lighting
The headlights burn out all the time, making driving dangerous.
ODI 11113841
Exterior Lighting
Both headlights low beams blow out at the same time. Today i will be replacing the 4th set in 12 months.
ODI 11058180
Exterior Lighting
Both headlights went off at same time while driving on a highway during night time. As a result the car driving in next lane couldn't see my car in his sideview mirror and almost hit my car when tried to change lane. I escaped the major accident by auto reflexes to move my car to shoulder lane immediately which otherwise could have been fatal.
ODI 11052976
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. While driving various speeds, both the front driver and passenger side low beam headlights failed to illuminate without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice in the past. The vehicle was scheduled to be taken to the dealer and had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and stated that he would be…
ODI 10986122
Exterior Lighting
Headlights keep blowing out. Since purchasing the car new, have had to replace headlights five time. One headlight is out as we speak.
ODI 10992253
Exterior Lighting
Head lights keep failing brought used 7months replaced headlights 4 times seems other owners are having same according to the hits on info
ODI 11076154
Exterior Lighting
My headlights have burned out so many times i've lost count. Spent close to $600.00 on bulbs. Why is toyota not being held responsible for this issue? This has happened while just starting the car from parked position to driving down the highway. *tr
ODI 10948548
Exterior Lighting
The low beams have been intermittent and then go out all together. This has happened twice in the past four months each time bulbs last about two months before they blow. It has happened while driving as well as after going somewhere and then getting back in car and trying to return home no lights. *tr
ODI 10947089
Exterior Lighting
The headlights turn off intermittently. Sometimes they do not illuminate when the car is first started, other times they go off after having been illuminated.
ODI 10945200
Exterior Lighting
Since 2014 i have had to replace the drivers side bright and dim headlights about every 4-6 months and on the passenger side about every 8 - 10 months. Is there a recall with a problem with the headlights? I got a warning ticket this morning and drive to work in the dark and home in the dark. My round trip is 140/miles daily. The vehicle has been in motion each time they have gone out. I had the casing checked to…
ODI 10927683
Exterior Lighting
My toyota prius 2012 headlights are repeatedly burning out. Last bulbs lasted 3 days. I've blown over $200 on different bulbs. I drive for a living. This is murdering my business.
ODI 10898300
Exterior Lighting
I have to replace both low beam head lamps approximately every three weeks. I have bought and replaced 5 sets since owning the car in june 2015. I currently have 40,000 miles on the car.
ODI 10816911
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlamps continually fail, and are very dim even after installing new bulbs. I've had to replace bulbs no less that 4 times since 2012! Not only is this an expense, but more importantly, poses a significant hazard. There is no warning or specific mileage. I've never had to replace headlight bulbs in any other car i've owned. Something must be wrong with the electrical system for this to continually be…
ODI 10991721
Exterior Lighting
Vehicle passenger side hid headlight went out. Vehicle is less than 2 years old with 40,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10618615
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When the headlights are on, the speedometer does not display when the dashboard lights are dimmed. All other displays dim, but the speed of the car is no longer displayed. *tr
ODI 10567969
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
My 2012 prius was hit in back on passenger side at approximately 80-85 miles/hour while my speed was 62 m/h. With impact from hit in the back, my car went flying head on into the median wall (those temporary cement walls used during reconstruction). Two things happened were: 1. After the first impact my prius had total power loss, not even emergency flasher light would turn on; 2. Non of airbags deployed. I am…
Crash reported
ODI 10552662
Exterior Lighting
There is a tripling of light sources through the front windshield from things such as oncoming vehicles headlights, vehicle taillights, emergency vehicle lights, street lights, intersection stop/yield lights and any other strong light source. The issue is apparent at all times however the issue is significantly acute in the evening hours as there are more light sources during the dark. *tr
ODI 10510372
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights keep going out. Passenger side has been replaced many times. Moisture is visible in light assembly. *tr
ODI 10670634
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Toyota Prius.
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