2010 Toyota Camry: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 15, 2026 · Body · 108,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was shiny. The contact was unable to drive due to the reflection from the sun. While driving at night, the headlights from other vehicles caused a glare, making it difficult to drive the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the Warranty Enhancement Program (ZE6) had expired. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2023 · Visibility · IL

The dashboard is melting, creating utterly shiny layer on top, making it almost impossible to drive ( due to glare and reflection in windshield) during even during normal daylight, let alone at night with incoming traffic headlights on.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Lights · 93,565 miles · CA

Both front headlamp lenses have film buildup inside the projector housing causing headlight low beam to be dull and not enough output lumens. Unable to clean. Requiring replacement headlights. Driving at night was almost impossible! Very expensive to replace $1318.68. Dealership recommended that I call national customer service but they did not offer any financial help even though this is probably a design flaw. There are lots of other complaints online about same issues with camry,

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Body, Lights · CT

2010 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to scratches/cracks and mis-alignment of passenger side head light, split seam on front side panel and rear quarter panel damages. *smd the consumer noticed a split seam on the front panel, where the vehicle connected to the fender. Also, the bumper was detached from the vehicle.

Filed Oct 18, 2015 · Lights · 65,000 miles · IL

The head lights on high beam have gone out while driving, low beam works but very scary driving and lights just go out. Now only low beam works just wondering when they might go out while driving. Did some investigating to see how to fix and noticed that I am far from being alone on this one. When is someone going to step up and make toyota make this right with owners. Since the only fix seams to be replacing whole head light assembly at 2400.00 a pair !!! Because replacing bulb will just blow out again and again . Ran my VIN number no current recall this is a bunch of bull.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Airbags · 8,590 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

My 2010 toyota camry was hit by another car running a stop sign. The point of impact was between the front passenger headlight and front passenger wheel. Control was lost and the car spun around. None of the airbags deployed. Car was not drivable and had to be towed. Incident was reported to the bridgewater, nj police and the other driver cited. Photos available upon request.

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Transmission · 750 miles · OH

I purchased a 2010 toyota camry from a toyota dealer on march 27, 2010 in columbus, ohio. I noticed that the bottom left-hand corner of the gear shift panel becomes hot when the head lights are turned on. I took the vehicle into the dealer (that I purchased it from) to get it looked at on tuesday, april 20 and they checked the vehicle. I was told that this was a normal occurrence for 2010 toyota camry's and that they would not be able to fix the issue. I am concerned because the cause of this defect was not identified, the dealer was not able to fix it, and I don't know if this issue is an indication of something more serious that could develop into a serious safety hazard. Plus, this is a brand new 2010 vehicle. It was not pre-owned. I first noticed this issue when the mileage on my vehicle was between 500 and 1000 miles. I noticed this issue within the first 30 days of purchase before my temporary tags expired. If you have any questions or need any additional information, the best way to contact me is by the phone number provided.

Filed Apr 17, 2010 · Lights · 47 miles · OH

Defective head lights on my 2010 toyota camry le plus an unbelievable run-a-round from toyota. On 8/10/09 at 9:00 p. M. We noticed that the headlights while driving down hills gave us 4ft. Visibility. Going up hills it gave us 4 ft. Of visibility. View through the windshield was cut off by a blackness. We notified the dealer immediately. The next day we drove to the dealership and again we notified our salesman. He told us to take it in to the service department. On 8/13/09 @ 9:00 am, my wife took the 2010 camry in to adjust and fix the problem. The service mechanic told her that he only had slight adjustment and there was no more adjustment. Toyota responded to my complaint after they received a copy of my letter to the senator. On tuesday march 2, 2010, I met with the service manager at beechmont toyota, and a field technical specialist with toyota motor sales inc. Note: I purchased the vehicle at kings the day was bright and clear and it was daylight when I arrived at the dealership. After driving many miles, the service advisor said something to the effect that 'no matter how long he drove it, it wasn't going to get any better.' problem unsolved. When you drive at night in pitch-dark conditions it's as if you are driving in a boat with the lumen of the light surrounding all, the dark shroud still exists and visibility is severely restricted. I heard no more from the executive analyst at toyota. Not enough room to describe the problem. Updated 05/11/10.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Lights · AR

Light from headlights is inadequate. It seems to be half cut off at the top of the beam so that when the vehicle goes down hill the light only goes out about 20 feet and is totally impossible to see the road. I have to use the high beams all the time if traveling anyplace where there are hills. This is an ongoing problem every since I got the toyota camry. In the lexus they have made is the headlights move to compensate for this problem so toyota must be aware of it but isn't acknowledging it when we called the dealer. No fix is offered and the car is unsafe to drive at night in hilly terrain.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Lights · 20 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota camry. While driving at night approximately 25 MPH on an incline with the headlights activated, the driver experienced difficulty in visibility as a result of poor illumination from the headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the identical failure. The technician stated that the headlights conformed to the manufacturers specifications. The failure mileage was 20. Updated 3/8/10 *cn the consumer stated the headlights were not aligned properly. Updated 07/09/10.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Lights · 20 miles · OH

2/5/2010 on august 10, 2009 we purchased a new 2010 toyota camry. On the way home 9:00 p. M. We noticed that the headlights while driving down hills gave us 4ft. Of visibility. Also turning right or left, at right angles we had limited visibility. We notified the dealer immediately by phone and a letter on 8/11/09. The next day we drove to the dealership and again we notified the dealer. The salesman told us to take it in to the service department. On 8/13/09 @ 9:00 am, my wife took the camry to the service department. The mechanic told her that he only had slight adjustment, and that he adjusted the lights. Upon driving it again at night we still had the problem. We immediately called toyota customer experience center. They gave us a case number, and he told us to contact our dealer again. On august 25, 2009, at 11:30 am we had an appointment to go back to the dealership. We were told that they were going to try and install sylvania brighter bulbs but toyota would allow them. Eventually the dealership told us the headlights were set to toyota company specs and there was nothing more that they could do. (mileage in 188 mileage out 247 at kings toyota on 8/25/09). We have a total of 2,800 miles on our camry as of today. We are afraid to drive it after it gets dark. Toyota told us there is nothing more that they can do. They told us in is up to company specs.

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Transmission · PA · crash

I pulled into sheetz in bedford at about 515am on 01/13/10. I pressed the on/off button on the dash at which time the lights went out. I exited the car and ensured that the key fob was in my coat pocket. I spent approx 5 minutes in the sheetz store. On my way out, an unidentified sheetz customer came into the store and asked who's white camery was in the parking lot. That was my rental. We exited the store and approached the car, which was now stopped at the bottom of the slopped parking lot and near a gray f-250. Noticed damage to the hood; front bumper and driver-side headlight. The customer began to tell me he had seen me approach the store from the car and then he saw the car roll away a few minutes later. He hadn't noticed I wasn't in the car. He said he ran to the car to check on me and realized I wasn't in the car. When I looked into the car I noticed that the car was in park and shut off. I asked the customer if he had touched the car and he advised no he hadn't. The car was off and in park when he got to it. There were no warning or beeping sounds as I left the car. This was a hertz rental car and they are now wanting me to pay for damages. The car is a 2010 toyota hybrid. I spoke with the local toyota dealership and they advised there is no reason for the rollaway if car is off and in park. I feel this is a toyota problem. Please advise.