Swap 2012 V headlight assembly with 2014?

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by mercat68, Aug 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM.

  1. mercat68

    mercat68 Active Member

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    Hi. My daughter has a 2012 Prius V with badly clouded headlight lenses. The lenses on my wife's 2014 V are still crystal clear (similar mileage on both cars). I'm guessing they switched to a better formulation for the plastic in 2014 and beyond? If so, I'd like get a used/junkyard 2014 assembly for the 2012 - are they interchangeable? Thanks.
     
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    2012v through 2014v are the same. 2015v through 2017v were a refreshed design.

    Aftermarket headlight assemblies are available some as low as $120 a pair. I might consider those as well.

    When it comes to improved light output I think a led bulb makes a significant difference.

    $22
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    Headlight cleaning kits work well but may fade in a year of two. This is my go to $22 Sylvania kit.

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