Prius V model 5 Headlight Replacement

Hey All, I'm experiencing yellowing in the headlight assemblies of my 2012 Prius V model 5. I understand it has LED lower beam projector lights, and the headlight assemblies are totally different than the Non-model 5 variety. Tried polishing the lens, helps a bit, never lasts long. Lots of non-LED aftermarket assemblies on Amazon, etc, but they all use halogen bulbs. I'm told that the two types of assemblies are not interchangeable. Stock LED assemblies are around $600 per side. The aftermarket halogen assemblies that would fit the other Prius V models are around $250 a pair.

Has anyone managed to adapt the halogen type assemblies into the model 5 ?? I guess the wiring connector may be different?? The actually mounting of the headlight assemblies could be the same (just guessing). The model 5 seems to not only have the low beam LED feature, but also a beam leveling feature. I would gladly give that up to save the $1K in parts cost, and live with halogen lighting.

Would appreciate any insight from folks that have struggled through this dilemma. Trying to keep the car costs down to a reasonable level. Too bad no aftermarket option for the factory LED light housings.

 

Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely look into this product. Definitely can't pay $1200 at dealer for new LED headlight assemblies!

 

Mail order Toyota Parts dealer approx $625 per side for LED units. Certainly for that much money I was exploring other options. I thought maybe the halogen headlight assemblies could be fitted but the wiring, plugs, and low beam designs were too different. People mentioned that the LED headlight units on the model 5 do not have replaceable LED bulb units. Looking at mine, that seemed to be the case. I guess they are expected to last forever, and if not, the owner will spend $625 to get the whole assembly (with built in LED). Hopefully the clean and buff method, followed by a UV clear coat will get me by. Just want to see better at night!