2017 Toyota Tacoma Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went through a car wash and both rear corners of the cab leaked enough that the water was gushing in. The headliner got soaked, if this hits electrical components it could short an electrical system possibly resulting in affected electrical components shutting down increasing the possibility of an accident. Or worse, could damage the srs airbag located in the next to the rear seats. The file type of the pictures I have are not the format accepted so they will not upload.”
NHTSA complaint #11323136, filed 2020-05, 21,700 miles“Leaking around 3rd brake light (rear of cab) began in spring 2020. Unfortunately, this is now out of the 36k warranty. Dealer refuses to repair due to my truck being at 53,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11361072, filed 2020-09, 51,000 miles“Water leaked through the third brake light gasket at the rear, top of the cabin. There is a service campaign, I believe, for 2016-2018 Double Cab Tacomas. However, this issue is present in my Access Cab Tacoma. I have water leaking through onto the rear windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11457397, filed 2022-03“On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 I was looking for something in my rear seat and noticed the seat was damp. I couldn't figure out the cause so I goggled it and found out that Toyota had a limited service campaign called LSC21TD03 on my 2017 Tacoma because of the third brake light having a gasket issue causing water to enter the vehicle. I called a local Toyota dealer and was told that the fix for my vehicle had expired in 2025. This water intrusion from the high third brake light can cause mold, interior damage, or electrical issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731811, filed 2026-04“I had to have a leaking third brake light assembly replaced for water pouring into the cab. The total cost for repairs were 496.00. My truck has only 40,000 miles and it has been leaking for a long time from the previous owner. It would have been replaced by Toyota if under 36,000 miles. There is multiple complaints on the website and a Toyota service bulletin involved with this repair. I think a recall should be introduced and a refund issued. I had the local Toyota dealer fix the leak with genuine parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11419111, filed 2021-05Related service bulletins
- 10214353Apr 12, 2022RL: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle body which can deteriorate over time. If the seal deteriorates…
- 10203547Oct 12, 2021TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 21TD03 CERTAIN 2016 ? 2019 Model Year Double Cab Tacoma CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP ? WATER LEAK
- 10203546Oct 12, 2021DP: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle body which can deteriorate over time. If the seal deteriorates…
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 2017 Toyota Tacoma
68 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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