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 1.29.16 - p/s front marker 12.21.15 - d/s headlight bulb 10.23.15 - d/s headlight bulb 7.31.15 - d/s running light 2.14.15 - d/s front marker & p/s front marker I have had toyota review this issue twice now - no "mechanical/electrical" solution offered. Toyota incident 160129-000305 (opened on jan 2016) toyota incident: 181221-000076 (opened on dec 2018) let me know if you need my toyota repair/service records.
2012 Toyota Prius lights complaints
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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 only supports 2010-2011 prius' I called toyota to request this repair under that program. After speaking to a local toyota dealer (darcars in frederick md.) and the toyota hq's satisfaction rep, our 2012 is not supported by the zhb program even though its the exact same problem. Link 1: https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2015/10/96257_t-sb-0204-12.pdf link 2: https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2010-2012-toyota-prius-headlight-durability-enhancement.1074/ the problem is the hybrid battery is causing the bulbs to burn our prematurely. A wiring harness replacement for both sides is the required corrective action.
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.
Low beam headlights keep going out. We have had to replace them several times over this last year.
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 this issue should be addressed.
The headlights burn out all the time, making driving dangerous.
Head lights keep failing brought used 7months replaced headlights 4 times seems other owners are having same according to the hits on info
Both headlights low beams blow out at the same time. Today I will be replacing the 4th set in 12 months.
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.
Headlights keep blowing out. Since purchasing the car new, have had to replace headlights five time. One headlight is out as we speak.
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 happening.
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 responsible for any repairs under case number: 170517007. The failure mileage was 107,000.
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.
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.
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.
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 make sure it wasn't a problem with vibration and that was fine. I no longer go to the toyota dealerships because they are so expensive, but have a small shop change. I am picking up headlights from helena ford/toyota on my way home so they can pop them in when I get to three forks, mt.
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.
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.
Low beam headlights keep going out. Passenger side has been replaced many times. Moisture is visible in light assembly.
Vehicle passenger side hid headlight went out. Vehicle is less than 2 years old with 40,000 miles.
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.
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 wondering if all this is normal for this car or there is some sort of malfunction or manufacturing defect?
I have noticed ghosting of images most obvious while night driving. Particularly noticeable in LED lights. It looks like a duplicate image of the lights created. It can be very glaring and hard to judge distance of other vehicles.
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.
When driving at night I have an issue where the light source from headlights have a rainbow affect. Also tail lights are seen three times for every one light. Ie. Center brake light is illuminated on vehicle in front of me, there is a replicated light above and below the actual light. This is also an issue with traffic lights as there are 3 distinct lights for every one light. This may also be referred to ghosting.
While driving at night, all lights, especially red in color, which are viewed from front windshield, appear as three distinct images. The source light, then a distinct shadowed light above and below the source. This safety issue is extremely compounded when driving at night in high traffic situations where there are hundrends of tailights in front of me. All those lights are essentially trippled causing confusion and distraction. Toyota refuses to aknowlege the issue. Through research, I have found that this is a common issue with many frustrated owners just living with it because toyota wont fix it. It is a huge safety issue. Please help make toyota rectify this huge safety issue before it causes preventable accidents!!
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