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Toyota Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Headlights, Signals and Reverse Lights
Tundra appears repeatedly in these Toyota lighting notices, with distinct problems across different years. Certain 2018-2021 trucks have headlight circuits that may power high and low beams together and overheat a connector; certain 2018-2020 trucks with LED headlight assemblies have front turn signals that may flash too dimly. The 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid reverse light recall concerns moisture entering the assemblies. Other notices address headlight control unit failure and adjustment plugs on 2020 Supra vehicles, rear signal problems on 2021 Venza Hybrid and 2022 GR86 vehicles, and an inoperable driver's high beam on certain 2022 4Runner vehicles. The 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid notice concerns startup display failure that deactivates several safety functions.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2021 Venza Hybrid rear turn signal recall: rear turn signals and hazard lights may dim or fail.
- 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid cluster recall, 26TB16/26TA16: the display may fail at startup, deactivating hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warnings and the smart key reminder.
- 2019 Toyota Supra headlight control unit recall: one or both headlights may stop working on affected 2020 vehicles.
- 2022 GR86 rear turn signal recall: rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
- 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid reverse light recall, 24TB06/24TA06: reverse lights may fail.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Toyota exterior lighting notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The Tundra headlight overheating notice does not give either instruction. The notices for dim Tundra signals, Tundra reverse light failure, Venza Hybrid rear signals, GR86 rear signals, and 4Runner high beam failure also do not tell owners to stop driving. The Supra headlight, RAV4 Prime aiming cap, and Camry Hybrid display notices likewise contain no stop-driving instruction. This absence does not establish that an affected vehicle is safe to drive.
What the free repair involves
Remedies are free of charge: the Tundra headlight recall modifies wiring and replaces damaged lighting parts as necessary; its reverse light recall replaces both assemblies and repairs harnesses as needed. The GR86 recall replaces both rear combination lamps. Supra notices specify control unit replacement or adjustment plug inspection and correction. The Camry Hybrid recall updates display software.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 3 |
| medium | 6 |
Models affected most
Where owners report exterior lighting problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under exterior lighting for the Toyota models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Exterior lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 35 |
| 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid | 16 |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra | 5 |
| 2022 Toyota GR86 | 5 |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | 2 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Camry Hybrid Cluster Failure Disables Warning Lights | high |
| May 15, 2025 | Toyota Tundra Reverse Light Failure From Moisture | medium |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 rear turn signals fail | medium |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Toyota Venza Hybrid Rear Turn Signals May Fail | high |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Toyota 4Runner High Beam Headlight Failure | medium |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Toyota Tundra Headlight Wiring Can Overheat | critical |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Toyota RAV4 Prime Headlights May Cause Glare | medium |
| Aug 27, 2020 | BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra Headlights May Be Misaligned | high |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Toyota Tundra Turn Signals May Flash Too Dim | medium |
| Nov 27, 2019 | BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra Headlights May Fail | medium |
Common questions
Are the Tundra headlight and reverse light repairs the same?
The 2018-2021 Tundra headlight notice specifies harness modification and replacement of damaged lighting components as necessary. The 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid reverse light notice specifies replacing both reverse light assemblies and repairing wire harnesses as necessary. Both remedies are free of charge.
What does Toyota replace for the Venza Hybrid rear signal problem?
For certain 2021 Venza Hybrid vehicles, the notice says water can enter rear turn signal LED lights and cause a short circuit. Dealers replace both rear turn signal LED bulbs and replace the rear turn signal light assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Why is a Camry Hybrid display problem included with lighting recalls?
The 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid notice says instrument cluster failure during startup can deactivate hazard lights and turn signals, along with the seat belt warning system and smart key reminder. Dealers update the display software free of charge under 26TB16/26TA16.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.