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2018-2021 Toyota Tundra recall: headlights

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 2, 2021. It covers about 158,489 vehicles.

vehicles affected
158,489
reported
Sep 2, 2021
owners notified
Apr 25, 2022
related complaints
14

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

Recall number 21V688000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 21V688000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Toyota Tundra headlights?

Yes. Recall 21V688000, reported on September 2, 2021, covers about 158,489 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V688000?

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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