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Showing 42,142 complaints — component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV (2023) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
Rear light bar housing brake lights and backup lights have water inside the assembly. Water is causing shorting of the lights. It puts me and others at risk if it doesn't activate or activate at a bad time.
GMC YUKON (2016) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
The LED left turn signal and blind spot detection ( safety feature) on the left outside rear view mirror suddenly stopped working. The is a TSB for warranty for 2016-2018 GM YUKON (#10-08-64-002D) and it states that the bulletin has been revised to include 2016-2018 year models for this defect. I am starting this claim because I am told by GM that my VIN is not covered under this warranty, yet I ... Read more
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2024) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
Reverse light not working properly unable to clear see while reversing
KIA TELLURIDE (2025) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
Front lights gets foggy when it gets hand wash, contacted the dealership and they are willing to replace the “Gasket” because the headlights must have “ventilation”. While driving with nobody in front the collision warning went off non stop, the road was completely clear.
TOYOTA PRIUS (2026) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Sep 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were activated, and the contact became aware of a blind spot on the roadway. The contact stated that there were dark spots coming from the driver’s side headlight. The contact stated that it was difficult to see the roadway while driving at night. There were no warning lights illuminated. The loc... Read more
TOYOTA CAMRY (2025) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 30, 2025
I purchased the vehicle on 8/30/2025 in the early afternoon and later in the evening once it was getting dark I noticed the low beam headlights on my vehicle only provide a range of approximately 50 ft. ahead, making it very difficult to drive at night to observe anything in which could be in the roadway. I took the car into the Toyota dealer on 9/27/2025 which they adjusted the headlights slightl... Read more
AUDI Q7 (2017) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
The "right side marker light" error message comes on when headlights are on, but the marker light is operating fine. I understand that this is part of a recall on other Audi Q7 models, but my 2017 does not appear to be within that recall. I request that the recall be expanded to include my auto. It appears from online information that other owners outside of the recall are having the issue that... Read more
JEEP WAGONEER (2022) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
This vehicle is not equipped with an Auto High Beam feature. The result of this is that when the Headlights are in Auto Mode, the Manual control of the High Beams is disabled. Most people leave their headlights in Auto mode to ensure that they dont forget to turn them on or off, but then the high beams are inoperable. This can pose a significant safety concern when you consider that when someone i... Read more
BMW X5 (2019) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Oct 7, 2025
I noticed one of my daytime running lights on the driver’s side laser headlight had turned yellow, instead of white like the others. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they said that the LED module that powers that daytime running light has overheated and caused the light tube to burn and melt. The dealership advised that the passenger side is also slowly starting to do the same thing. The... Read more
GMC SIERRA 2500 (2020) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
I have taken the vehicle to my local dealership six times. The tailgate started opening and the headlights were blinking on and off. This happened 3 months after I bought it. The dealership told me they changed the tailgate switch and they said there wasn’t anything wrong with my lights. Two weeks after the dealership said they changed the tailgate switch, the tailgate started opening and closin... Read more
INFINITI G37 (2012) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
If you search the internet, you'll see that there's a large problem with the sunroof drainage in this car dumping water into the cabin, into the glove box and down the right kick panel, which is where the bcm unit sits, and then dumps down the rocker panel where all the electrical wiring runs.
KIA SOUL (2014) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
Headlights seem to flicker off and on while using turn signals. Dash lights will brighten during the incident as well.
KIA SEDONA (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
For starters, my lights go out every six months on queue. Cannot find a reason why. My car sputters or shutters when accelerating. I heard other Kia models have recalls due to the same thing. I have had my car in the shop multiple times and no one can figure out why it is doing it. It feels like the belts are slipping or the transmission is slipping or something, but no one can find a legit reason... Read more
HYUNDAI SONATA (2013) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 20, 2025
I bought the car before less than 3 months the car was good but before 10 days when I was driving it on highway , suddenly the car stopped without any light warnings I was In dangerous situations hard to got the car to right side way exit 19 A express highway when I opened the hood was smoking from engine and smile like plastic fire I brought the mechanic said starter I bought starter I replaced i... Read more
FORD F-150 (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
At a stop light vehicle will turn off and nothing electrical will work. It will have to be restarted, While turning at low speeds the electronic steering completely stops working and almost hit another car. All electrical power failure until modules reset then will start. This all happens randomly so it could happen at any point and cause serious injury. Ford can't seem to find a repair for the in... Read more
VOLVO EX90 (2025) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 7, 2025
Incident date: Sep 23, 2025
1. The passenger side daytime fog light occasionally fails to operate, which could be a safety concern in certain driving conditions. 2. The one-pedal drive feature automatically switches off, even though it is saved in my profile. This may present a hazard if I accelerate as if one-pedal drive is still active. 3. The blind spot warning system does not provide an audible alert, and it sometimes ac... Read more
LINCOLN AVIATOR (2022) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2023
1- ABS/Braking Issue The ABS system appears to be malfunctioning. On multiple occasions, typically once or twice a week, when I apply the brakes, the tires lock up and cause the vehicle to skid. This happens most often when descending hills or backing up on a sloped driveway. The wheels lock and slide until I release the brake pedal, posing a serious safety concern. 2- Severe Water Leak Interior... Read more
FORD F-150 (2022) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
Headlight DRL (daytime running light) and fog light burning out as an LED bulb.
ACURA RDX (2014) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 20, 2025
Base model Halogen headlights project unsafe low light after defects in the projection reflector assembly delaminate. Light output at night is completely unsafe to drive. Acura knows it’s a defective part and will not offer fix other than full replacement of entire headlight assemblies at a cost of approximately $3,000. Major safety issue making a car unsafe to drive at night, all due to a poo... Read more
KIA FORTE (2023) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
Electrical issues since 44K miles I’m at 50 K miles. I’ve complained multiple times and they kept saying electrician wasn’t available. Then they lie about it being a waitlist for a loaner car. All the lights on the dashboard goes on and all the dealership couldn’t diagnose the problem. The second time the check engine lights went out the back up camera. They said it was the back up camera ... Read more
KIA TELLURIDE (2023) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 5, 2025
Incident date: Jan 19, 2023
Auto Dimming function of interior lights and activation of headlights; This occurs very rapidly on/off in seconds, should be in minutes. When on, it completely darkens the center instrument cluster where it becomes unreadable in daylight conditions. This has occurred since the vehicle was new. On 15 October 2024 University Kia in Durham NC looked at the issue when the vehicle was in for reca... Read more
TESLA MODEL S (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 5, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
The reverse lights are incredibly insufficient and pose a safety risk when backing up. The lights are so dim, they are virtually ineffective to the point that they illuminate nothing that may be behind the car. This is not a bulb issue as they came from the factory, new, in this condition and the service center said there is nothing they can do. Other owners I have spoken with report the same issu... Read more
TESLA CYBERTRUCK (2024) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 4, 2025
Incident date: Sep 29, 2025
In a rain situation the wind shield wiper is not operating when it’s pouring rain outside or even a drizzle. The wiper never goes off. It has to be manually turned on for the windshield wiper to actually work. Also, the lighting on the vehicle is very dim because the vehicle pretty much only operates off of two tiny fog lights, and in a low visibility area there’s not enough lighting to actual... Read more
FORD F-150 (2025) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 4, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
The third brake lights on this generation Raptor are very, very dim. There are three individual/small LED lights, and when the tail lights are on, which includes the third brake light on these vehicles since they act as marker lamps due to the vehicle's width), the third brake lights are not noticeable. This is especially bad in the daytime if the headlights are on, because there is almost no dif... Read more
FORD EXPLORER (2020) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 4, 2025
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
Driver side low beam has stopped working. Ford was unable to pinpoint the problem and wants to replace the entire head lamp to cover all possibilities.
ACURA RDX (2015) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
My 2015 Acura RDX has such dim headlights, that I feel that it is not safe to drive at night. The headlights have gotten so dim that I can't even tell if they are on, unless I drive by a building and see the lights in the reflection. The only way I can drive safely is to have my high beam headlights on, which is not safe for other drivers. Not to mention illegal in most areas. As I understand it, ... Read more
CHEVROLET TRAX (2025) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: Oct 3, 2025
The electronic instrument cluster and all gauges (speedometer etc.) goes blank while driving the vehicle. The instrument cluster comes back on in about a minute. This was a recall item on the 2024 Chevy Trax but apparently has not been recalled on the 2025 (same issue on the same car). This has happened multiple times on this vehicle.
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2018) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
Both headlamps in vehicle stopped working within a month of each other. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it. Volkswagen claims lights should last longer than this. Online forums are riddled with this issue, and headlamp price is unreasonably high for a family vehicle ($700-1100 per headlamp). Headlamps are also backordered, making driving the vehicle unsafe at night and under certain weather ... Read more
BUICK ENCORE (2019) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 3, 2025
Incident date: Sep 30, 2025
My suv dies while im driving it. The engine stalls the lights go off. Its very dangerous I had a semi truck behind me last night and my encore basically became invisible. No lights no power, nothing. He almost hit me. Ive had this encore to several mechanics and none of them knows what the problem is. There are no warning lights on and it does not show any codes when hooked up to a diagnostic ... Read more
ACURA RDX (2015) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 2, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
Can’t see to drive at night with low beams on. Miss turns at night.
CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2018) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 2, 2025
Incident date: Sep 22, 2025
Vehicle lost all internal communications while driving. During this incident propulsion was lost, turn signals, hazards, power brakes, power steering, all electronics except speedometer failed. I was unable to put indicators on during this incident outting others at risk. It appears hazards and turn signals are CAN communication which is absolutely insane and a severe design flaw.
FORD F-150 (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 2, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
Both daytime running lights are defective. One is all the way out and the other one is partially out. This started early 2024. I'm concerned over visibility.
DODGE HORNET (2024) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
Upon purchasing the vehicle on September 26th, 2024, my brand new Dodge hornet started experiencing critical failures between the gas engine, the hybrid electrical system, and various safety features in the vehicle. At just 1,800 miles, the vehicles auxiliary coolant pump needed to be replaced along with several other components within that system. The vehicle was at the dealership for 2 months fo... Read more
FORD F-150 (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 20, 2025
Vehicle: 2021 Ford F-150 Component: Exterior Lighting – Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) / Headlights (High Beams) Safety Concern: Vehicle visibility and forward illumination Both daytime running lights (DRLs) on my 2021 Ford F-150 have failed completely. After the DRLs stopped working, the high beams also became inoperative, leaving only the low beams working. The Ford dealer attempted a repair... Read more
HYUNDAI TUCSON (2018) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Apr 17, 2025
I am filing a complaint under the NC Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1) regarding Hyundai’s handling of my 2018 Hyundai Tucson (purchased new May 2018). Since 2019, the vehicle has had repeated headlight failures (at least 12 bulb replacements), persistent “bulb out” warnings, and eventually melted wiring requiring headlamp assembly replacement in 2025. The... Read more
GMC SIERRA 1500 (2023) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Aug 29, 2025
OTA update GM N25-250380 caused significant problems. Blinker tone and other safety tones are erratic. Infotainment system is erratic. Constant reboots while driving causing distractions. Camera screens will freeze on screen while driving down interstate. It may be affecting other systems as well since everything is erratic and buggy now.
JEEP RENEGADE (2020) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the driver’s side brake light became inoperable. The contact stated that the brake light bulb was blown. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the taillight needed to be replaced. The v... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2022) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
While under warranty the passenger side headlamp unit was replaced. This was about one year ago- now the drive side has gone out on a car that is less than 3 years old. The dealership quoted me $1792.33 for this repair. There is no reason why these should be going out when they are LED. I am part of a facebook group for ATLAS owners and this a known issue. I see the daylight running light on multi... Read more
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 17, 2025
The high beam lights are not working. Dealer said the shutter door internal to headlamp assemblies are unresponsive. BOTH headlamps went out at the same time. Dealer said they haven't seen any issues before with the high beams.
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE (2020) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 19, 2025
19 Sep 2025. The headlights turn off at night while driving. With the switch in the "auto" position, I turned the switch to "off" then back to "auto" and they came back on for a short period of time. They turned off again, I turned them to "on", they came back on for a brief period. I had to keep switching the headlight switch from "on" to "off" and back to "on" every 20 to 30 seconds (estimat... Read more
DODGE JOURNEY (2019) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Aug 2, 2025
Bought this 2019 dodge journey in Aug 2020. Immediately noticed the headlight condensation. Brought it to the dealership to investigate and they told me it would require a whole new headlight part that would be chargeable and not covered under any warranty.
AUDI Q7 (2017) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 30, 2025
Front right side marker light is showing defective on 2017 Audi Q7. Light appears to be on but is still throwing error message. Safety issue as I have no visibility when driving to determine whether or not the light is properly working - anything regarding light faults should be considered a safety issue. Problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by an independent service center, but a quick on... Read more
AUDI Q3 (2024) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
MmI screen malfunction, cuts out and goes black/blank. Red lines, dims by itself to black/blank. MMI screen replaced by Audi once, now problem continues. Antenna malfunction error message constantly. No addressment by Audi. Initializing error message on car, gets stuck in loop showing this message and will not go away. This is on display screen below steering wheel. SOS module failure at time of ... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2021) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Sep 27, 2025
Passenger daytime running light has stopped working at 61,952 miles. This light is not able to be replaced by itself which is the issue. The entire lighting assembly has to be replaced costing $1400 for single, passenger side assembly, not including labor. At this cost, it is unrealistic and unreasonable to replace this safety feature every time it goes out. This is an unsafe design due to the fac... Read more
TESLA MODEL 3 (2024) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Jun 30, 2025
To whom it may concern, I am reporting an incident regarding my Tesla Model 3 (2024) that occurred on June 30th around midnight. My partner was using FSD (full self driving) and driving down i5 towards Vancouver, WA and I was attempting to turn on Bluetooth to listen to music when the exterior lights completely shut off. The section of the freeway we were on had no lights, so it was completely d... Read more
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JEEP RENEGADE (2016) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
The indoor cloth paneling is peeling off due to cheap adhesive materials used by Jeep manufacturers. The filament inside the cloth paneling is falling out and getting in the air I am breathing in the car. I looked online and it seems this is a problem with many 2015-2017 Jeep Renegades and is said to be a design/material defect. This should be a recall. The head lights and right side parking ligh... Read more
TOYOTA TUNDRA (2023) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V322000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The contact became aware that water was entering into the vehicle through the taillight assembly. Whenever water entered the vehicle, the taillights and turn signals failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The turn signal were blinking quickl... Read more
DODGE CHARGER (2018) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 28, 2025
Incident date: Apr 24, 2025
The drivers side headlight fuse melts continuously causing the headlights to go out specifically use 15 and few 16 for the HID headlights.
HYUNDAI KONA (2024) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 19, 2025
The dashboard lights, HUD and exterior lights all have been turning off for 4-5 seconds every 6-8 weeks for the last 14-15 months. The brake and accelerometer remain active but because of the situation it presents every time, all that can be done is stray straight and try to look for a safe lane change.
HONDA CR-V (2017) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 30, 2025
The headlights were on after I replaced the battery. Did a little bit of research and found that the body control module or (BCM) would be going out. Got a new one sent and tried replacing it and the part didn't end up working. Took it to a non honda dealer. Got it taken care of, but the new BCM wouldn't work. All warning lights came on and now I have to deal with the BCM going out again and not a... Read more
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