2016 Toyota Tacoma Exterior lighting Problems

“The 3rd brake light becomes loose allowing water into the truck cab. It is either a rubber gasket defect or it was not properly installed at the factory. This problem has been noted in numerous venues for the 2016-2020 model years of the Toyota Tacoma. Mine leaks while driving or standing still.”

“Back seats and floor were found to be wet. Didn't know why until we were driving in a rainstorm and water came in back window around 3rd break light. Took to local Toyota dealership to get fixed.”

“2016 Toyota Tacoma purchased from stokes brown Toyota new. The seatbelt airbag light for passenger side front seat blinks continually even when vehicle is parked and off.”

“Poor interior lighting. Back up camera does not dim at night meaning it blinds the operator when backing at night. Dashboard LED display is so poorly designed that, under most daytime lighting conditions, operator cannot read the odometer or determine what gear vehicle is in. This is dangerous when vehicle is used in the manual shift mode as there is no other way to know if you're shifting from 2d to 3d or 3d to 4th. It also makes it virtually impossible to determine miles to next interstate exit when you cannot see your odometer. …”

“Just like with the other double cab Tacoma recalls I am hearing about, the third rear tail light is leaking water into my access cab. The interior smells like mildew. I’m not sure why my truck is not covered by the recall, but it is experiencing the exact same situation. Water leaking through the deteriorated seal of the break-light. I think with accompanying mold build up.”