2009 Toyota Prius Lighting Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are lighting problems on the 2009 Toyota Prius?
111 owners have reported lighting problems on the 2009 Toyota Prius, 22% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 58,000–100,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
111 complaints 22% of all 2009 complaints 80,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (91 of 111). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Lights complaints by the year the problem happened.
Lights complaints by Prius year
Related recalls
No recall covers lighting problems on the 2009 Toyota Prius. See all 6 recalls for this year.
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Other 2009 Toyota Prius problems
Common questions
What are common 2009 Toyota Prius lighting problems?
Complaints most often name the headlights.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Prius lighting problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 58,000–100,000 miles. The middle value is about 80,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2009 Toyota Prius lighting problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2009 Toyota Prius. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Prius year has the most lighting complaints?
The 2008 Prius, with 583 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.