Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 2

Cherokee county Toyota sold me a truck that has consistently had recalls. Brake lights not working, back up camera not working, media console not working, evaportating coolant. I took it to cherokee county Toyota several times with zero issues resolved. I then left them a negative review on google due to their lack of professionalism and honesty. They then sent me a text stating they refused to fix any of the safety recalls at their dealership due to the negative google review that they fully deserved. A vehicle without brake lights and cameras is a safety hazard. I explained that my children ride in this vehicle and it put my whole family at risk and they needed to service it. They still refused. Multiple calls to service managers, sales manager. Nobody ever called me back. This dealership should not be allowed to sell vehicles that have known consistent safety issues and then refuse to fix them.

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The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling) and 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The message "engine stopped" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that there were metal shavings inside the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, four weeks after the engine was replaced, while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that force was used to maneuver the steering wheel. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. There was an unknown message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that an unknown cable was not attached when the engine was replaced. The dealer tested the battery, and the battery failed the test. The battery was replaced. The contact stated that the infotainment screen displayed the message "passenger side window open" while the passenger side window was closed. The contact stated that when the passenger’s side window was rolled up, the window independently rolled down a few inches. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

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Car is at dealer on stop sale. Toyota has not resolved since placing deposit on vehicle September 17, 2025.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 edition, VIN [xxx], is subject to Toyota safety recall 25ta06, interim 25tb06, NHTSA recall 25v322, concerning reverse lamps that may become inoperable. The recall was announced in may 2025, but a repair remedy has still not been made available for my vehicle. The truck is primarily used for family transportation, including trips and nighttime driving. I experienced a minor, low-speed property-damage incident while reversing in a poorly lit garage area. Visibility behind and beside the vehicle was limited, and the truck contacted a garage-door support column before the garage lighting came on. The incident caused minor cosmetic side damage. There were no injuries, no structural damage, no police report, and no insurance claim. I previously advised Toyota that I had experienced an issue related to the recall. Toyota opened customer experience case [xxx]. Toyota offered to keep my truck at a dealership indefinitely and provide alternate transportation until a remedy became available, but it could not guarantee a comparable Tundra 1794 or provide an estimated repair date. Toyota later opened repurchase review case [xxx]. I promptly provided the requested documentation, but despite repeated telephone and email follow-ups, Toyota has not provided a meaningful review timeline, vehicle inspection date, or final determination. My primary complaint to NHTSA is the extended period without an available safety remedy and the continuing risk to owners operating affected vehicles. I respectfully request that NHTSA review the adequacy and timeliness of Toyota’s recall remedy process for this defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

See attached document for complaint.

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This is a leased vehicle through enterprise. We have had a recall on the reverse lamps since 7-17-2025. Every time our driver take the vehicle in for service they say the parts haven't arrived or they cant get them to replace. There was no wreck or damage to the vehicle its just a simple recall we are trying to get fixed.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v566000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the vehicle was inspected. The contact was informed that the parts needed to be ordered, and the parts were ordered. The dealer contacted the contact, and the contact was informed that the parts were available. The contact scheduled an appointment for the recall repair however, when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts were sold. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v322000 (exterior lighting). The contact became aware that water was entering into the vehicle through the taillight assembly. Whenever water entered the vehicle, the taillights and turn signals failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The turn signal were blinking quickly during the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the taillight independently. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v322000 (exterior lighting) and 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling). The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that an engine was ordered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the remedy for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

There are 2 recalls on my 2023 Toyota tunda, one was filed on 5/25/25 (approaching a year ago) and the other was filed on 11/6/25 and there is no remedy yet on either one of these issues. The 11/6/25 recall, on my notice they stated the remedy would be ready at the end of January or early February and there is no remedy yet. The other one from may is approaching a year from the notice. I am concerned that if these both warranted a safety recall, that with so much time passing, it continues to put me and my family's safety on hold while I feel Toyota is dragging their feet and not being held accountable for following through with these known recall issues.

Toyota Tundra recall 25v322 is still has no remedy available even though the recall was almost a year ago.

My right front headlamp is getting moisture inside the headlamp assembly. It can be inspected any time. Chance that headlamp will not work. Did not take to a dealer.

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The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v322000 (exterior lighting) and 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling) and 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving 50-60 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and failed to exceed 20 mph. The contact safely exited the highway and drove to the destination. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the fuel injectors and other unknown parts were inspected, and an unknown diagnosis and repairs were completed after 3-4 weeks. The dealer confirmed that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the part for NHTSA campaign number: 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling) was anticipated to be available in January 2026. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

2023 Toyota Tundra crewmax sr5 4x4, VIN [xxx], approximately 79000 miles. This vehicle has two open safety recalls. Both show "recall incomplete, remedy not yet available" on NHTSA's VIN lookup as of xxx NHTSA 25v322 (Toyota 25tb06) was filed xxx for moisture intrusion causing both reverse lamps to fail. Toyota's remedy notice estimated that the remedy would begin to be available in the fourth quarter of 2025. That estimate is now approximately nine months past and no remedy is available for this VIN. Nhtsa 25v767 (Toyota 25tb14) was filed xxx for machining debris causing number one main bearing failure, with symptoms including engine knocking, rough running, no-start, and loss of motive power. Interim notices were mailed xxx. The remedy has been postponed and remains unreleased for this VIN, with rollout phased by vehicle age. I am filing because the manufacturer has been unable to provide a remedy for either recall within a reasonable time. I have owned this vehicle since xxx and have been unable to obtain repair for a known safety defect for more than fifteen months on the first campaign. I am requesting that NHTSA record this delay and address the manufacture's remedy timeline. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted; however, the dealer was unable to provide a date for when parts would be available to repair the vehicle. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle while the vehicle remained with the dealer. The vehicle remained with the dealer for approximately 60 days. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer opened a case for the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

May 15,2025 manufacturer recall number25tb06 NHTSA recall number25v322 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available Toyota nor my local dealer has not contacted me to remedy this recall.

This recall {25ta06} has been out since may 15 2025, it's been over a year now. I have called a few times and nobody know anything when this will be completed. Rumors on line say they took care of the ones at the dealership but not the ones that customers purchased. All I need is about when this will be taken care of. Thank you.

Reverse light not working properly unable to clear see while reversing.

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Recall has been out almost a year and no remedy. Does not seem like a timely manner for back up lights.

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v322000 (exterior lighting) and 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle stalled and was restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that for the rest of the day while the vehicle was stopped and the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended and then stalled. The failure reoccurred approximately ten times the same day. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance, the contact informed the dealer of the issues. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Water is leaking into the cab of my 2022 Toyota Tundra platinum 4x4 through the high-mounted third brake light. The leak allows water to enter the headliner and interior, creating the potential for mold, damage to the interior, and electrical issues. After troubleshooting, the third brake light gasket appears to be the source of the leak. Toyota does not appear to offer the gasket as a replacement part, requiring owners to replace the entire third brake light assembly despite the failure being limited to the seal. Numerous owners have reported similar water intrusion issues on 2022+ Tundras, suggesting this may be a common defect rather than an isolated incident. I believe Toyota should investigate the failed gasket design and consider a recall or service campaign to replace the defective seal or assembly.

Headlights go out randomly usually when using turn signal. Because this happens at night all visibility is lost temporarily. This also confuses other drivers. I haven’t taken the vehicle to the dealer because the symptom is very sporadic and difficult to duplicate. Dealerships will not fix anything unless they can witness the issue. No warning lights or messages were displayed. This problem has been documented numerous times by many different owners on Toyota Tundra forums.

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The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v767000 (engine and engine cooling) and 25v322000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the brake lights were intermittently inoperable. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 25 mph at night, the low beam and high beam headlights were extremely dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the high beam headlights were adjusted; however, the failure persisted while driving. The contact's friend inspected the vehicle and informed him that the led fog lights were not installed on the vehicle; however, the vehicle specifications indicated that the vehicle was designed with led fog lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unaware that the led fog lights were not installed on the vehicle at the factory. The dealer advised the contact that the manufacturer had informed them that the led fog lights were not installed on the vehicle because they could cause a glare to other drivers when driving with the suspension lifted. The dealer installed the led fog lights on the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 30 mph with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the lane keep assist caused the vehicle to drift outside the lane to the left and to the right continuously and failed to keep the vehicle in the lane. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure occurred due to a crack on the front grill. The contact also stated that the hood molding was causing a sun reflection on his eyes while driving, which affected the visibility of the roadway even while wearing sunglasses. The contact stated that the vehicle design caused the water on the road to splash on the windshield while driving instead of parting the water to the sides, which temporarily reduced the visibility of the roadway. The contact stated that the trims on the windows were inconsistently sealed. The dealer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that they would need the vehicle and user data to repair the vehicle. The contact declined to provide the data to prevent a breach. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, bu.

The headlights and high beams are dim . When the high beams are on other cars oncoming are not affected as they never flash their lights because my high beams seem as though they are just headlights. Also the fact that the high beams shine like headlights, there is no option for brighter lighting which makes it hard to see far ahead. I live in a rural location off of a narrow highway with down slopes with water at the bottom on both sides of the highway where large wildlife such as deer are plentiful . Insufficient high beam lighting imposes unsafe travel conditions since the headlights are dim and the high beams are how the headlights should be leaving no option for brighter visibility. I noticed the lighting being dim years ago but I thought it was just something to do with my trucks lighting until I began searching online again for a remedy and found many other owners of the same year make and model with exactly the same issue. Therefore in conclusion perhaps is a manufacturer defect. My truck is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, it still runs great, I keep it well maintained and I intend to keep using it for as long as we both shall live. I am [xxx] and obviously my truck is over 20 years old and runs great, it would be terribly upsetting if an accident were to occur due to insufficient exterior lighting. I cannot remember exactly what it was I had previously contacted NHTSA regarding my truck , though the exterior lighting is of greater concern now. I noticed the dimness of the exterior lighting since I have been living in this location a lot because there are no street lights along the freeway nor highway as opposed to where I lived prior. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to express my concerns as I appreciate your time and consideration in this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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My husband and I were waking up to his alarm that went off at 5 am and he hit the snooze, during the snooze time we heard what sounded like a handgun go off so we both jumped up and opened the door leading to the outside of the house and immediately seen my truck engulfed in flames, the headlights were on and my grandson and husband both got water hose's and proceeded to put the fire out but it was so hot and we were afraid that the truck would explode if we got any closer. My next door neighbor called 911 and firetruck arrived to finish putting out the fire but the entire truck was completely melted, at least the cab. The firefighter helped get the hood open so that my husband could disconnect the battery because the headlights were still on and the battery was throwing sparks.

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At irregular intervals and at the most random of times my headlights will cut out (including dash lights & radio). It happened this morning driving to the airport but it has been months since it last happened. The road was smooth with no bumps that I recall. This has happened to me in the past while stopped at a stop sign as well.

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Led lights are loose and rattle and flash all over the place. While driving over 40+mph or going over any bumps on the road . This only affects trd pro Tundra’s with factory ridgid lights . Toyota does not have a Toyota approved repair even after going to dealership multiple times and calling Toyota USA . They will not do anything for this safety issue besides offer lemon law options . Toyota states this is the only one with this issue . I have done research and brought this issue on a Toyota trd forum and received over 100 complaints of other trd pro Tundra owners with the same issue and Toyota just gives them the run around . I brought this up to my Toyota case manager and declined this is an issue . This can cause photosensitive epilepsy seizures and can cause serious injuries or death. Toyota has already replaced bezels once and issue persist they state they have updated bezel but have no eta on when will be made available to be replaced. Toyota should make a recall on these trd pro Tundras . My Toyota USA claim number is 220519001173.

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When driving at night, the front lights of the vehicle turn off randomly. Been driving on an highway at going at 75mph and randomly the headlights shuts off. Happened 4 times in the past year.

Toyota corporate as well as Toyota of kirkland washington failed to inform me of an open recall associated with my 2018 Toyota Tundra pertaining to possible engine fire due to electrical failure in headlight assembly.

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Wayne drove the truck to work. It was an icy day in texas so he drove slower than usual. He went to pick up a part (for work) from another shop, he arrived at the shop, turned off the truck and went inside to retrieve the part for work. A few minutes later he came out to his truck and the hazard lights were blinking. He did not turn them on. He then noticed the cab of the truck filled with black smoke, he opened the door, raised the hood to take off the battery cables. The fire destroyed his dash and all electrical in the dash. There were no warnings or messages that appeared prior to the fire.

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v688000 (exterior lighting, electrical system) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.