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Toyota headlights and turn signals: which failures are under recall?
The Tundra owns this list. Its 2018-2021 headlight circuits can power high and low beams at once and overheat the connector — a fire risk — while 2018-2020 trucks have front turn signals that flash too dimly and 2022-2025 trucks can lose reverse lights to moisture. Rear turn signal failures repeat elsewhere too: water and condensation in the 2021 Venza Hybrid lamps, intermittent failure on the 2022 GR86. The Supra is covered by two BMW recalls, one for headlight control units that fail outright and one for headlamps that can be aimed horizontally. Aiming caps left open on the 2021 RAV4 Prime and an accessory fog light wiring fault on the 2022 4Runner round it out, and a 2025 Camry Hybrid display failure can shut off hazards and turn signals.
Warning signs to watch for
- One or both headlights going out, or a driver's side high beam that does not work
- Front turn signals that look dim, or rear turn signals that stop working
- Condensation or water inside a rear lamp assembly
- A reverse light that does not come on when you back up
- A blank instrument cluster display at startup, with hazard lights, turn signals and seat belt warning dead
Is it safe to keep driving?
No recall in this group tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The 2018-2021 Tundra headlight circuit is the one not to sit on, because the connector can overheat and it is a fire risk. Everything else you can keep driving with, but adapt: avoid night driving if a Supra headlight is already out, signal early in the GR86 and Venza Hybrid, take extra care reversing a Tundra with a dead reverse light, and stay alert on unlit roads in the 4Runner.
What the free repair involves
Dealers modify the engine wire harness and replace damaged bulbs, connectors or headlight assemblies on the Tundra fire recall, modify the harness at the front turn signal bulbs, install an updated harness in the 4Runner, and replace reverse light or rear turn signal assemblies on the Tundra, Venza Hybrid and GR86. Supra headlight control units are replaced and aiming inspected. The Camry Hybrid gets a display software update. All free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 2 |
| medium | 7 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Toyota Camry Hybrid dash display failure disables hazard lights | high |
| 2025-05-15 | Toyota Tundra reverse lights can fail from moisture | medium |
| 2023-08-31 | Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 rear turn signals fail | medium |
| 2022-01-26 | Toyota Venza Hybrid rear turn signals may fail | medium |
| 2021-12-13 | Toyota 4Runner driver side high beam may not work | medium |
| 2021-09-02 | Toyota Tundra headlight wiring can overheat and cause fire | critical |
| 2020-11-12 | Toyota RAV4 Prime headlight aiming caps left open | medium |
| 2020-08-27 | BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra headlights can be misaimed | medium |
| 2020-07-15 | Toyota Tundra front turn signals may flash too dimly | medium |
| 2019-11-27 | BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra headlights can fail suddenly | high |
Common questions
Is the Tundra headlight recall really a fire risk?
The notice says the circuits can power high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector. Toyota does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside, but a fire risk is not something to postpone — schedule the free harness repair.
Why is BMW handling my Toyota Supra headlight recall?
Both Supra headlight recalls — the control units that can fail and the headlamps that can be adjusted horizontally — were filed by BMW of North America. You can call BMW customer service or Toyota customer service; the repair is done at a dealer free of charge.
My rear turn signal works sometimes — is that covered?
Intermittent rear turn signals are exactly what the 2022 GR86 recall describes, and on the 2021 Venza Hybrid water in the LED lamp can short the circuit board. Both are fixed by replacing lamp assemblies, so have your VIN checked.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.