2013 Toyota Prius Exterior Lighting Problems
- 8
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlamps have been replaced by me 3 times in 80k miles. I am now aware there is an ongoing problem as they are again failing, and i replaced the bulbs of both just 2 weeks ago. There is no warning, they just don't work. I notice it while driving and cannot see without bright headlights on.
ODI 11103766
Exterior Lighting
Both low beam headlights failed simultaneously and without warning.
ODI 10958616
Exterior Lighting
Both left & right low beams went out. All other lights work fine. *tr
ODI 10690179
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When i turn on the low beam of the headlights there is a significant shadow on the upper half of the windshield. It greatly diminishes visibility. When i took the car in for its 6 months service a few weeks ago they acknowledged the problem but said there is nothing that can be done to fix it. *tr
ODI 10574378
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph uphill, the headlights failed to illuminate an adequate amount of illumination. The failure recurred whenever the contact was driving on an incline. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/15/13*cn
ODI 10549461
Exterior Lighting
My 2013 prius-v3, has a build up of condensation in headlights, dealer replaced both once. Condensation returned, dealer took pictures as toyota corporation wanted. After weeks, toyota said they would do nothing to fix problem unless there was standing water in the headlight. Note condensation should not exist, and condensation will damage the bulbs which in turn cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10531874
Exterior Lighting
Neither my wife nor i can hear the directional signal indicator (the clicking) when the signal indicates a left or right turn when the car is moving. Thus, we don't turn off the indicator when we finish turning. Therefore, we are very often driving with our directional signals indicating a turn when we have no intention of turning. We called the local toyota service department and they told us that they are unable…
ODI 10519961
Exterior Lighting
When i turn on the low beam of the headlights there is a dark shadow on the upper half of the windshield that diminishes visibility. I asked the service department about it at freeman toyota in santa rosa where i purchased it new in august of 20123 and was told nothing could be done to fix it. It's a serious safety hazard which i hope you can help me remedy. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10573859
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Toyota Prius.
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