2010 Toyota Prius Lighting Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are lighting problems on the 2010 Toyota Prius?
150 owners have reported lighting problems on the 2010 Toyota Prius, 5% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 39,000–108,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
150 complaints 5% of all 2010 complaints 68,000 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 (125 of 150). 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 2010 Toyota Prius. See all 10 recalls for this year.
Get an email when your 2010 Toyota Prius gets a new recall
We check NHTSA every month. If a new recall or safety investigation covers the 2010 Toyota Prius, you'll hear about it the same week.
One email per new recall. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Other 2010 Toyota Prius problems
Common questions
What are common 2010 Toyota Prius lighting problems?
Complaints most often name the headlights, switch and brake lights.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Prius lighting problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 39,000–108,000 miles. The middle value is about 68,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota Prius lighting problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2010 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.