2010 Toyota Tacoma Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 9%of 294 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,482miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 9% of the 294 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,482 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11132359, filed 2018-09, 34,087 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10511466, filed 2013-05, 46,000 miles“As I was doing my monthly inspection on my truck, I noticed that my day-time running lights was starting to melt due to getting overheated while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10584924, filed 2014-04, 30,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552028, filed 2013-11, 40,350 miles“The daytime running lights got so hot that the lenses melted and cracked and the light bulb sockets are burned. The lenses are not capable of withstanding the heat generated by the bulbs. Wither the lens plastic is not in federal law compliance, the bulbs are too hot or the bulbs are too close to the plastic lenses. Whatever it is, there will eventually be a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10565744, filed 2014-02, 45,128 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174876Apr 20, 2020DL: ZLZ Expired on 04/20/2020
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 17 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 32 | 17% |
| 2010 | 25 | 9% |
| 2009 | 105 | 20% |
| 2008 | 15 | 3% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Tacoma
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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