Day time running lights melted headlights
2009 Toyota Tacoma lights complaints
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Parking light assembly built into headlight assembly have broken and looks like they are ready to catch fire. Split in to causing lens to blacken
Daytime running lights have burned and cracked lenses. Toyota corporate says the recall is over. This needs to be fixed--repair costs over $500. Please help--
Both headlamp assemblies inner lens distorted/bubbling, and one side is cracked with the inner lens separated
Front amber turn lamps bubbled, look very hot on plastic lens, burnt through, could possibly cause fire? Lens cracked.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the signal lights started to separate from the vehicle and the lens lost color. Also, the contact mentioned that the headlights were dim. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ...updated 04/08/15 *bf updated 4/13/15*cn the consumer stated the signal lights are housed in a heated lamp module and they constantly burned out/ the melted the signal lens inside the head lamp assembly and cracked the plastic and now the signal lamps are fogging up inside the lens of the head lamp assemblies. Updated 04/21/15*jb updated 10/22/2015
Drl burning lens. Afraid it will catch on fire.
At appx. 24,000 miles, I noticed that my 'daytime' running lights were cloudy and that both lenses were cracked. I neglected to take it in for this, since I was more concerned about the engine hesitating on acceleration. When I finally remembered to tell/show them, they weren't concerned, because the warranty was out. They did offer to split it with me. My cost would have been $492.00. Screw'em... This is clearly a factory defect. Especially with as many of the same complaints I have found for this. You'd think the dot would do something.
Amber inside turn signal lamps attached to front headlights are scorching inside lens of headlight assembly.
The running lights melted the lenses at 35000 miles and I took my truck back to toyota and they replaced the lights, said they put bulbs in there that would not get as hot. Now at over 80000 miles they have melted again, the plastic is turning black, looks like a possible fire hazard. I have seen this same issue with other similar models. Toyota is aware of the problem, needs to recall and properly fix!
My amber driving light lens within the headlight assemblies are burned, one has broken in half.
Daylight headlight burned and broke in two parts.
Air bag light on, toyota found dtc s b1785 occupant classification sensor front left collision detection, b1650 occupant system malfunction, zero point calibration and sensitivity check done but toyota hawaii says we need to replace front right seat sensor mat assy. Is that a safety issue and is this a manufacture defect? Took to toyota 3 times now for the same issue of the air bag light coming on. Please advise, thank you! Both lens bulbs melt inner side of plastic parts on the headlights. Please advise if this is also a recall/defect.
The dtrl amber bulb has melted both lens due to excessive heat from bulb.the left/right lens are cracked and falling apart.
The bulb to the daylight running lights melted the lens in front of it and broke it in two pieces. This is for both lights. This bulb is too close to the lens, probably a defect in engineering or design. These lights are constantly on and there is no way to turn them off. I'm afraid something will catch on fire. I called toyota dealership and was told they couldn't fix it because I didn't have extended warranty. I called corporate offices and was told I would have to get vehicle diagnosed at cost of $150 before they considered taking any action. And if it was determined that it was a manufacturing defect than I would have to pay half of the cost of the new headlights, which would be around $300, plus the $150 for the diagnostic test. Told them others have had this exact same problem, to no avail. This is not fair as it's obvious this is defective equipment/design. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the passenger's side headlight housing melted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Day time running lights overheating and melting the plastic inside headlight which looks like it is burnt and black causing headlight to crack and damage to the bulbs. I have replaced driver side now and passenger side has started to melt.
Front turn signal lights burning and melting lens. Inspection of plastic bulb socket shows signs of heat damage and potential fire hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the lenses for the daytime running lamps and the turn signals were melted. The contact was concerned that the failure could lead to a fire. The dealer was contacted and advised that the entire lighting assembly would require replacing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 100,000.
Tl * the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the headlight lens would continuously overheat and become cracked. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would possibly catch on fire since the bulb was so close to the lens. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 3/13/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the day time running light system failed which caused the lens to fracture and the bulbs to burn. The turning signals that are connect to the daytime running lights also failed. The contact replaced the daytime running light bulbs several times; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The daytime running light system was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.
Both left and right dtrl lenses are melted from heat from the bulb, I am worried about an electrical short, or fire. Dealer says it is cosmetic and does not want to replace headlight assemblies since vehicle is out of warranty. I believe this is a safety issue that toyota motor company should address with urgency.
Lens covers for amber daytime running light (drl) bulbs have melted and cracked due to heat output of the bulb. A brief investigation indicates this is a common issue in this model.
Noted scorched spot of about 2" diameter in center of both front amber daytime running lights/turn signals. Vehicle has only 34,000 miles but is over warranty age limit. I was at dealership for seatbelt recall and asked service mgr to look at. He stated that there was no recalls but that he had seen "some of this" before. He gave me # for "my toyota experience" and eventually talked to someone in california. They would not admit any knowledge of this condition but said they could only evaluate if dealership analyzed and told them what the cause was. There analysis; "yellow turn signal bulb seems to get too hot and burning lens". My cost to fix; $932.72. Toyota customer service apparently talked to dealership and will pay for the assemblies to replace with my cost being $192. With the number of identical complaints on this site it is obvious this is a design defect which has fire hazard potential. Instead of stone-walling this defect toyota should own-up and fix it at their total expense. People and companies make mistakes. It takes a company with a quality conscience to do the right thing for their customers.
The daytime running lights that's also the turn signals have melted and cracked the lens on my 2009 toyota tacoma crew cab sr5 4x4.
Driving light/amber signal light on front of vehicle. Bulbs are too hot and have melted the lens inside the headlight assembly. Socket that bulb plugs into is also charring from heat. Concern that plastic will ignite if left unresolved. Vehicle is toyota tacoma 2009 pre-runner.
The daytime running lights have melted the lens and the high heat has also cracked and distorted the main head light lens on my 2009 toyota tacoma.
Lens covers for amber daytime running light (drl) bulbs have melted and cracked due to heat output of the bulb. A brief investigation indicates this is a common issue in this model.
The drl (daylight running lights) bulbs were designed to close to the lens cover and the bulb is to hot. It burnt / melted the lens on both the right and left headlights. It leaves a dark spot ( approx 2.5 inches in diameter) . It happened when the outside temp was hot (greater than 105 deg f) and the running lights were on (they come on automatically when truck is started). I have looked on line (google search) and a lot of people are experiencing there headlights having a melted / burnt spot on both the right and left sides. The local dealer says there is no fix or recall currently. I have read that some people were getting this problem fixed if the mileage or time was within the warranty. Mine occurred after. I believe this could be a fire concern and the burnt spot is semi blocking the performance of the drl. The drl is so people can see you coming. There needs to be a recall!
The day time running lights that also doubles as turn signals are burning a hole through the plastic lens inside the headlights and cracking the lens as well. These are a known issue with toyota and they put out a t-sb-0129-11 on september 7th, 2011 and called it an "appearance concern". It is also a fire hazard as I don't believe the lenses should be melting.
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