My 2012 Prius V with 172,000 miles started having the oil light comes on even when the oil is full?

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tina L Moore, May 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM.

  1. Tina L Moore

    Tina L Moore New Member

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    What can be wrong and does it hurt the car to drive it with the oil light on and the oils is full while I wait for my appointment.
     
    #1 Tina L Moore, May 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    I would not drive it anywhere.

    There are a couple possibilities;

    1. Actual low oil pressure with several potential causes but all severely damaging to the engine

    or

    2. Something is wrong with the oil pressure switch which is relatively inexpensive to fix and would not be damaging to the engine.
     
    #2 rjparker, May 20, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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