Headlight complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 4% | 23,000 miles |
| 2024 | 34 | 10% | 20,000 miles |
| 2023 | 20 | 5% | 30,000 miles |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% | 65,000 miles |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% | 8,000 miles |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% | 12,000 miles |
| 2018 | 4 | 4% | 35,000 miles |
| 2017 | 17 | 22% | 24,000 miles |
| 2016 | 15 | 13% | 32,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% | 57,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% | 87,000 miles |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% | 46,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% | 18,000 miles |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% | 19,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% | 55,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% | 19,000 miles |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% | 185,000 miles |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% | 105,000 miles |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% | 109,000 miles |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% | 95,000 miles |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% | 33,000 miles |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% | 90,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 6 MPH and parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake lights became inoperable. Additionally, the rear cross traffic warning light was failing. An unknown warning light was illuminated with an audible alert, and the temperature warning light was displayed for a short while before turning off. There was an abnormal plastic burning odor during the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting); and associated the failure with the recall. However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2025 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 passenger's side brake light and turn signal lights had become inoperable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 23,000
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the messages "Engine Power Reduced" and "Support Brake Malfunction" were displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the message "Malfunction with Throttle/Engine/Powertrain" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle had experienced a low-voltage failure and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the computer software had failed, and a software update was needed. …
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the radio started blinking, and the vehicle lost power and stopped in the middle of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, there was a burning odor, and white smoke was coming from the HVAC system and the engine compartment. The contact turned off and exited the vehicle and the smoking stopped. The contact called the local Police to assist with directing traffic while waiting for towing assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer attempted to return the vehicle to the contact after 3 weeks without confirmation of the diagnostic results or any repairs. …
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 contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V657000 (Back Over Prevention), 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting), and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts to do 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 55 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, the engine failed to operate as needed, and the contact was able to coast into a nearby parking lot, where the vehicle became immobile. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed and not received a report from the dealer. A case was opened with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 34,736.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there was moisture accumulated in the taillight housings. While shifted into reverse, the camera image was not properly displayed. There were six unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was waiting for authorization from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet released. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
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.
Related recalls (4)
Exterior lighting › Back up lights
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020.
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The tail light socket May have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Tundra years have headlight problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2024 (34), 2023 (20), 2017 (17), 2016 (15) and 2000 (11) model years. Headlight complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2024.
Is there a recall for Toyota Tundra headlight problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 25V-322 (back up lights, May 15, 2025); 21V-688 (headlights, Sep 2, 2021); 20V-410 (turn signal, Jul 15, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Tundra headlight problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles; 68% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the headlights (5 mentions), followed by the tail lights (4).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.