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Toyota Prius 2004 Lighting Problems

185 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2004 Toyota Prius - 30% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage185 complaints

185 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V558000Reported November 22, 2004 - 183,090 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 183,090 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System184Engine104Brakes76Vehicle Speed Control52Power Train34Air Bags18
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.