Toyota Camry Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Toyota Camry across 29 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “low beam” (11% of reports).
- 253exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low beam: mentioned in 27 of 253 complaints (11%)
- Turn signal: mentioned in 20 of 253 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 253 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 an injury.
Toyota Camry exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 2 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2022 Camry | 3 | 5% | 638 |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Camry | 3 | 1% | 30,500 |
| 2018 Camry | 8 | 1% | 9,050 |
| 2017 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Camry | 3 | 2% | 1,800 |
| 2015 Camry | 5 | 2% | 76,000 |
| 2014 Camry | 7 | 2% | 101,600 |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% | 15,750 |
| 2012 Camry | 8 | 1% | 18,250 |
| 2011 Camry | 6 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Camry | 12 | 2% | 250 |
| 2009 Camry | 18 | 1% | 77,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 4 | 0% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Camry | 26 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Camry | 9 | 3% | 16,000 |
| 2005 Camry | 4 | 1% | 76,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 6 | 1% | 13,500 |
| 2003 Camry | 9 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Camry | 8 | 1% | 61,250 |
| 2001 Camry | 8 | 3% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Camry | 8 | 2% | 50,642 |
| 1999 Camry | 16 | 3% | 110,171 |
| 1998 Camry | 18 | 3% | — |
| 1997 Camry | 22 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 19 | 5% | 104,800 |
| 1995 Camry | 11 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Model years: 2009
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 camry vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2008, through february 28, 2009, and model year 2009-2011 venza vehicles manufactured from october 20, 2008, through january 4, 2011. During assembly of the contact-type stop lamp switch, silicone grease may have come in contact with the surface of the switch which could cause contact resistance. If this occurs, warning lamps could illuminate, a no start condition could result, the shift lever may not shift from the âparkâ position, or the vehicleâs brake lights could become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative brake lights would not warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Model years: 1996
Problem: The plastic material of the bulb holders of the rear tail light assembly does not have sufficient heat resistance. When the bulb is illuminated, the resulting high temperature can cause the bulb holder to deform.
Risk: As the bulb holder deforms, the bulb can lose electrical contact, resulting in an inoperative lamp, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear combination lamp bulb holder to see if it is the defective material. The defective bulb holder together with the wiring harness will be replaced with a correct bulb holder and harness.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a serious nighttime visibility and roadway-safety concern involving excessive glare from modern LED headlights while driving my 2003 Toyota Camry. When vehicles equipped with extremely bright LED headlights approach from the opposite direction or follow behind me, the glare can…
Vehicle runs low of engine oil quickly. I've gotten oil changes by dealer and always explain i have to purchase oil every 3 weeks to top off. Was told its a leak but I never see oil on the ground where I park.Its been like this since I've purchased the vehicle. The headlights are not bright no…
The headlights do not project far enough down the road making it difficult to see at night. It almost appears as if the headlights are pointing down. This is a hugh safety issue. I brought my car in to the dealer and was told that my headlights match all other 2024 camry's and there is nothing that…
1. Driving on the highway with adaptive cruise control feels like taming a wild horse. Pulls side to side, even after alignment and total check up from Toyota. 2. Engine Maintenace required now warning light. This came on at 106,458 miles on Toyota Camry 21 LE. Randomly turned on. Off when air con…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driverâs side headlight lens had detached from the headlight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached driverâs front headlight…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 253 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry exterior lighting?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 27 of 253 complaints, followed by “turn signal” (20).
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- Electrical System problems (1,184)
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