2010 Toyota Prius exterior lighting problems
148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2010 Toyota Prius — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a long-standing problem with the instrument panel being very difficult to see when operating the vehicle on a very sunny day. It is very dim even when the "instrument panel light control" is adjusted, especially when wearing sunglasses. No response by dealer.”
filed Nov 1, 2022
“Hazard lights flashing, flashes faster at higher speeds. Hazard button useless. Mechanic not sure what is the problem; reset codes. Problem went away for a few days and then came back.”
filed May 3, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 Prius | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 Prius | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Prius | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 Prius | 6 | 3% |
| 2013 Prius | 12 | 3% |
| 2012 Prius | 36 | 9% |
| 2011 Prius | 48 | 9% |
| 2009 Prius | 111 | 22% |
| 2008 Prius | 579 | 39% |
| 2007 Prius | 1,060 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.