Exterior Lighting recalls

NHTSA lists 882 exterior lighting recalls since 2000, covering about 42,560,949 vehicles, 4 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 51,162 complaints about exterior lighting problems.

882recalls since 2000

42.6 millionvehicles recalled

51,162owner complaints

4do-not-drive / park-outside

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Exterior Lighting recalls per year

Models with the most exterior lighting complaints

Toyota Prius3,505

Chevrolet Malibu1,747

Cadillac SRX1,562

Nissan Altima1,211

Dodge Durango1,042

Hyundai Sonata1,008

Pontiac G6964

Kia Sorento846

Mercury Grand Marquis764

Chevrolet Trailblazer762

Ford Edge672

Chevrolet Impala667

Jeep Grand Cherokee622

Acura RDX617

Honda CR-V551

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest exterior lighting recalls

Exterior Lighting — Ford F-150 2021–2026, Ford Expedition 2022–2027, Ford F-250 Sd 2022–2026, Ford Ranger 2024–2026, Ford F-350 Sd 2022–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027 +5 more
Feb 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the…
Exterior Lighting — Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2012, Pontiac G6 2005–2010, Saturn Aura 2007–2010, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2004–2007
May 14, 2014 · NHTSA 14V252000 · 2,440,524 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles…
Exterior Lighting — Hyundai Sonata 2007–2011, Hyundai Elantra 2007–2010, Hyundai Santa Fe 2007–2011, Hyundai Tucson 2006–2011, Hyundai Accent 2006–2009, Hyundai Genesis 2009–2011 +6 more
Apr 1, 2013 · NHTSA 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe,…
Exterior Lighting — Honda CR-V 2002–2004, Honda Civic 2002–2003, Honda Pilot 2003–2005
Mar 30, 2012 · NHTSA 12V136000 · 1,375,217 vehicles
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V AND CERTAIN MODEL…
Exterior Lighting — Subaru Forester 2014–2016, Subaru Impreza 2008–2016, Subaru Crosstrek 2013–2017, Subaru WRX 2008–2014
Feb 28, 2019 · NHTSA 19V149000 · 1,303,530 vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake…
Exterior Lighting — Volkswagen Jetta 2001–2005, Volkswagen Passat 2003–2005, Volkswagen Beetle 2001–2007, Volkswagen GTI 1999–2006, Volkswagen Golf 1999–2006, 2004 Volkswagen R32
Feb 20, 2007 · NHTSA 07V063000 · 1,002,000 vehicles
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Exterior Lighting — Kia Sorento 2007–2011, Kia Optima 2008–2011, Kia Soul 2010–2011, Kia Sportage 2007–2011, 2010 Kia Forte, Kia Sedona 2007–2011 +3 more
Apr 1, 2013 · NHTSA 13V114000 · 980,377 vehicles
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009…
Exterior Lighting — Ford Taurus 2000–2003, Mercury Sable 2000–2003
Mar 2, 2004 · NHTSA 04V106000 · 938,789 vehicles
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO…

Latest exterior lighting recalls

Exterior Lighting — +0 more
Oct 29, 2026 · NHTSA 26V720000 · 14 vehicles
Wabash National Corporation is recalling certain 2026 Wabash Stake Truck Body vehicles. The vehicles may be missing the rear identification light cluster. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps,…
Exterior Lighting — 2026 Dodge Durango
Oct 22, 2026 · NHTSA 26V701000 · 13,330 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles. The terminals in the tail light wiring harness may be damaged and cause the tail lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Exterior Lighting — +3 more
Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA 26V644000 · 693 vehicles
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2027 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off'…
Exterior Lighting — +1 more
Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA 26V645000 · 683 vehicles
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2026 buses. Please see the complete list of models above. The instrument panel indicator light may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights are on and the master run switch is in the 'Off' position.…
Exterior Lighting — +0 more
Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V632000 · 30 vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Exterior Lighting — Ford Expedition 2025–2027, 2026 Ford F-250 Sd, 2026 Ford F-350 Sd, 2026 Ford F-550 Sd, 2026 Ford F-450 Sd
Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA 26V606000 · 28,625 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights,…
Exterior Lighting — Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025–2026
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key…
Exterior Lighting — Volvo Vnl (4) 2026–2027, 2027 Volvo Vnr (4)
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V513000 · 2,071 vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Exterior Lighting — +0 more
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V515000 · 513 vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2027 Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
Exterior Lighting — Rivian R1S 2025–2026, Rivian R1T 2025–2026
Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA 26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles
Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
Exterior Lighting — Tesla Model 3 2017–2023, Tesla Model Y 2020–2023
Aug 4, 2026 · NHTSA 26V507000 · 20,349 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Exterior Lighting — Entegra Aspire 2024–2026, Entegra Anthem 2024–2026, Entegra Cornerstone 2024–2026, 2025 Entegra Reatta XL, 2025 Entegra Reatta +0 more
Jul 27, 2026 · NHTSA 26V484000 · 265 vehicles
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2025 Entegra Reatta XL, Reatta, 2026 Cornerstone Reserve, 2024-2026 Cornerstone, Aspire, and Anthem motorhomes built on certain Spartan K1, K2, and K4 chassis. The exterior brake lights may remain illuminated when the…

Questions

How many exterior lighting recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 882 vehicle recall campaigns for exterior lighting problems since model year 2000, covering about 42,560,949 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most exterior lighting complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Toyota Prius (3,505), Chevrolet Malibu (1,747), Cadillac SRX (1,562). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open exterior lighting recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.