2011 Toyota Tacoma: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 18, 2023 · Lights · FL

1.) Headlights are yellowing. 2.) Hard to see at night. 3.) Everyone has the same problem. The government should mandate going back to glass headlights for safety reasons. Buffing them only lasts a short period of time and the elderly can't afford to buy new OEM headlights every 6 years as they are very, very expensive. This is a safety issue, as yellow lenses equal more nighttime accidents, fact. This should have been addressed years ago.

Filed Aug 19, 2022 · Lights · 210,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side headlights were inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the headlight assemblies were extremely hot and had melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's and passenger's side headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2020 · Lights · 53,300 miles · WA

Both left side and right side day time running light lens inside head light assembly are burned and discolored. Head light assembly lens are cracked.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Lights · 148,000 miles · NY

I have had to replace my headlights 4 times in two years.

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

The running lights are running too hot burning the headlamp and burning the connecting wires

Filed May 29, 2018 · Lights · 20,000 miles · CA

Headlights are forming cracks in lenses, and they are growing.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 58,000 miles · CA

This is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma pre runner sport brand new. this is a complaint with toyota. I bought my 2011 toyota tacoma prerunner sport brand new. About a year ago, I noticed my amber "daytime running lights" were becoming discolored, it had the appearance of the bulb becoming hot, melting and discoloring my amber lenses. At that time it was just starting to turn colors. Last week a man at the gas station pointed at my drivers side running light and said I should have that looked at before it burns through or causes a fire. Upon his comment I noticed it had become noticeably worse, to the point I do not feel like the vehicle is safe to drive with the running lights on, you can not turn them off during daytime driving, it is a safety matter. I immediately contacted my toyota dealership service rep in tracy, ca, tracy toyota, he said there was nothing they could do and gave me the toyota corporate office 800 number. Today I talked to two employees who were sympathetic but ultimately said nothing can be done by them and I was told by them a letter was mailed out regarding this defect, the letter confirms it as a known defect and the letter shows toyota has acknowledged it as such. My warranty has since expired. I never received the letter and they refuse to pay to repair for this defect. This problem still exists for 2011 toyota tacomas. I have to pay out of pocket to replace both headlight running light assemblies, I am requesting toyota to reimburse me the cost as I will keep the receipt and ask for the damaged parts. This defect diminishes the safety function of a daytime running light and could cause a fire as well.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Lights · 25,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. While driving with the daytime running lamps illuminated, the condensation on the headlights split and melted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (premier toyota , 5601 national rd e, richmond, in 47374) where it was diagnosed that the headlight/turn signal assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 25,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 27, 2017 · Lights · 80,000 miles · TX

My headlight assembly lens were distorted and bubbled on both side of the vehicle. Toyota replaced the headlights twice on the right & 1 on the left. Now the one on the right is distorted and bubbled again and toyota refused to replace it because it is outside the 5 years/70,000 mi warranty. This is a potential fire hazard and a defect from the design. Please see attached picture for reference.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Lights · 40,000 miles · OH

The plastic headlight housing over the daytime running lights is melting / bubbling. The truck has only 40,000 miles. Toyota will not replace or repair under warranty enhancement. Possible fire hazard.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Lights, Suspension · 10,000 miles · WV

Rear leaf springs have broken and the front head light covers have cracked.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Lights · 25,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed burn marks on both front head lamps caused by the daytime running lights. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the head lamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that a voluntary recall for the failure had expired. The failure mileage was 25,000.