2010 Toyota Tacoma: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Lights · 110,000 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that head light assemble which included the daytime running lights and turn signal had over heated causing the light housing to become discolored and the bulb had shattered. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on both the driver and passenger side lights and had failed on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer toyota of brook heaven located at 890 brookway blvd, brookhaven, ms 39601 ms. Who repaired the failure but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. *bf

Filed Sep 30, 2018 · Lights · 34,087 miles · KY

"takata recall" the yellow part of the headlight has melted cracking both lenses inside, was told by the toyota dealership/crbin, ky the recall was over and I was too late to have both headlight assemblies replaced. I didn't receive anything in the mail about a recall, nothing from the dealer to let me know there was a recall on the lights. I bought the truck in ohio, but I live in ky

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Lights · CA

The yellow part of the headlight has melted cracking both lenses inside , was told the recall was over and I was to late to have both headlight assemblies replaced . I got nothing in the mail , nothing by the dealer to let me know if was a problem.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Lights · 56,965 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed bubbles in the headlamps. The vehicle was taken to bruner auto group (224 early blvd, early, tx 76802) where it was diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was a technical service bulletin and an extended warranty for five years; however, the vehicle was already repaired and the warranty was expired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,965. ..updated 08/22/17 *bf *cn1

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · GA

Preliminary springs recall on tacoma pickup trucks I have received two letters from toyota over the last two and half years concerning a preliminary recall on the springs. Their claim is that they are still trying to figure out how to correct the problem. I do not believe that. Toyota has become experts at stonewalling and in the meantime, thousands of tacoma owners are driving a vehicle that squeaks so loud that people are continually asking what is wrong with your truck. Anyone who has tried to sell or trade their tacoma has had to absorb a significantly reduced price/value, for no one wants to wait another three years for toyota to execute the recall. This lack of action is similar to what toyota did concerning the headlight lens which cracked or burned due to the heat from the amber bulbs. It took over two years to get toyota to admit that there was a problem and provide replacement headlight assemblies. Even our local dealer questions the motives of toyota in not resolving the problem that they created. Thank you for putting pressure on toyota to execute a recall the vehicles having problems with the springs and to correct them. Thank you for your service to the citizens of the USA.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Lights · 120,000 miles · TX

I had both of my headlamps replaced by toyota under warranty because they were melting at the daytime running light lens. The drivers side headlamp is melting again. I was told by toyota that the one year warranty given on the new headlamps was over and that they would not be replaced again. I do not think toyota fixed the problem but just replaced the defective headlamps with more defective headlamps to buy time until everyone was out of warranty and they wouldn't have to do anything about it.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Lights · 41,000 miles · FL

The daytime running lights have melted the newer type service bulletin replaced headlight housings. Also noticed is heat discoloration of the wiring connector.

Filed Dec 16, 2013 · Lights · 50,000 miles · PR

Burn out headlights.

Filed Nov 17, 2013 · Lights · 86,150 miles · GA

The driving lights on my 2010 toyota tacoma have burnt both headlight lens and cracked one. The service manager immediately commented aloud that this was a design issue and the dealership had seen this problem in other like vehicles. A call to toyota received a rapid no! To assuming any responsibility. Toyota refused to replace the headlight lens due to the vehicle being out of warranty due to mileage. On november 09, 2013, the toyota rep offered to replace one lamp assembly but the owner had to purchase the second one and assume all labor costs. This is not acceptable considering that this is a manufacturer's design defect. It is unknown if this problem occurred during warranty or at what point afterwards. The vehicle has been regularly serviced at the dealership as per owner's manual yet no technician reported the burnt and cracked lens problem. It was the owner who first noticed the problem april 29, 2013, two days after the vehicle was serviced at the dealership. However that same week, the owner was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and an immediate treatment plan prevented the owner from pursuing the lens issue.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 40,350 miles · FL

On a recent inspection of the lights on my vehicle I noticed that the daylight running lights (drl) were melting both left and right headlight assemblies. The light bulb retainer is discolored indicating signs of a high heat. My toyota dealership confirmed there is a problem with the drl's, however they were only replacing the headlight assembly if the vehicle is under warranty. I then contacted toyota customer service and asked if there was a fix for the headlights, they confirmed that there is no fix and they will not replace the headlight assembly. The problem is a potential fire hazard. An internet search provided numerous accounts and pictures of this chronic problem. I would like toyota to correct the hazard and repair the damage to my vehicle. Again the biggest issue here is that if toyota replaces the headlight assembly it will be with the same components that cause the problem.

Filed Jul 12, 2013 · Lights · 20,000 miles · HI

Both headlight assemblies are melting from inside from the daytime running lamp bulb heat. All components are stock as-built items, no modifications of any kind. Attempting to get toyota to replace assemblies at this time. Vehicle is a few months out of warranty time but well within miles. The headlight assemblies will eventually melt away and perhaps catch fire if this is not properly rectified. There is surely a design flaw in these headlight assemblies.

Filed May 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 46,000 miles · TX

I noticed while doing a walk around of my truck that one of the headlights was burned out. I thought nothing about the issue and planned to have it repaired. Within 2 weeks the other side burned out as well. This has now happened 3 times (77,000miles). I have spoken with several other owners and many are having the same issue, including a family member and coworkers. This is a major safety issue as if you don't catch when the first one burns out the other follows shortly thereafter and can leave you stranded.