2009 Toyota Prius lighting problems
The 2009 Toyota Prius has 111 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
111
Lighting complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Lighting complaints by year
What owners report
“IN DECEMBER OF 2018, I PULLED MY CAR UP TO A REDBOX STATION TO RETURN A MOVIE. I PUSHED THE PARK BUTTON ON MY 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS AND GOT OUT OF MY CAR TO PUT THE MOVIE INTO THE SLOT. THE CAR APPARENTLY WAS NOT IN PARK AND CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD (I TRIED TO CATCH IT, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AND HURT…”
Common questions
How many lighting complaints does the 2009 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA has 111 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Prius lighting — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.