Interior Lighting recalls

NHTSA lists 34 interior lighting recalls since 2000, covering about 1,012,420 vehicles. Owners have filed 1,391 complaints about interior lighting problems.

34recalls since 2000

1 millionvehicles recalled

1,391owner complaints

0do-not-drive / park-outside

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Interior Lighting recalls per year

Models with the most interior lighting complaints

Honda Accord83

Jeep Grand Cherokee70

Dodge Durango48

Ford Windstar37

Mercedes-Benz S Class30

Chevrolet Impala26

Mercedes-Benz S50024

Dodge Grand Caravan23

Ford F-15023

Buick Lucerne21

Chevrolet Trailblazer20

Ford Explorer20

Ford Edge19

Ford Focus19

Chrysler Town And Country18

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

Biggest interior lighting recalls

Interior Lighting — Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013, Dodge Durango 2011–2013
Dec 28, 2015 · NHTSA 15V879000 · 389,252 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit,…
Interior Lighting — Ford F-150 2005–2006, 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt
Feb 6, 2006 · NHTSA 06V033000 · 211,432 vehicles
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR…
Interior Lighting — Acura MDX 2014–2020
Apr 17, 2025 · NHTSA 25V259000 · 152,800 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights,…
Interior Lighting — Honda Odyssey 1999–2000
Jul 6, 2000 · NHTSA 00V183000 · 78,910 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.
Interior Lighting — Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2001–2002, GMC Sierra 2500 2001–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2001–2002, GMC Sierra 3500 2001–2002
Jun 26, 2001 · NHTSA 01V220000 · 38,863 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT…
Interior Lighting — Mercedes-Benz S Class 2000–2005, Mercedes-Benz Cl Class 2000–2005
Feb 2, 2006 · NHTSA 06V028000 · 36,911 vehicles
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Interior Lighting — Ford Explorer 2026–2027
Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V726000 · 33,578 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Interior Lighting — Honda Accord 2000–2001
Jun 7, 2004 · NHTSA 04V256000 · 19,572 vehicles
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.

Latest interior lighting recalls

Interior Lighting — Ford Explorer 2026–2027
Nov 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V726000 · 33,578 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Interior Lighting — Acura MDX 2014–2020
Apr 17, 2025 · NHTSA 25V259000 · 152,800 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights,…
Interior Lighting — Volvo Vnl (4) 2023–2026
Apr 8, 2025 · NHTSA 25V214000 · 5,257 vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
Interior Lighting — +0 more
Mar 6, 2018 · NHTSA 18V152000 · 135 vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard…
Interior Lighting — +0 more
May 1, 2017 · NHTSA 17V288000 · 3,379 vehicles
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Interior Lighting — 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight, 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer White Hawk, 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Flight Slx, 2017 Jayco Travel Trailer Jay Feather +1 more
May 1, 2017 · NHTSA 17V290000 · 13,049 vehicles
Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather and Jay Flight fifth wheel recreational trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Interior Lighting — +0 more
Jan 23, 2017 · NHTSA 17V049000 · 29 vehicles
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
Interior Lighting — Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013, Dodge Durango 2011–2013
Dec 28, 2015 · NHTSA 15V879000 · 389,252 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit,…
Interior Lighting — +0 more
Apr 24, 2015 · NHTSA 15V243000 · 337 vehicles
Capacity of Texas (Capacity) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ISB13 Yard Tractors manufactured from September 1, 2013, through April 22, 2015. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to control the backlighting illumination on…
Interior Lighting — +0 more
Jun 16, 2014 · NHTSA 14V329000 · 312 vehicles
Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED…
Interior Lighting — +0 more
May 31, 2012 · NHTSA 12V250000 · 312 vehicles
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 D4000, D4500 AND 2010 D4505 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH LED LIGHTS INTERIOR LIGHTS AND POWERED BY EITHER A VANSCO OR IO MULTIPLEX SYSTEM. DUE TO EXCESSIVE POWER DRAW OF THE LED…
Interior Lighting — +0 more
Dec 18, 2009 · NHTSA 09V485000 · 8 vehicles
NOVA BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 LFS TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

Questions

How many interior lighting recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 34 vehicle recall campaigns for interior lighting problems since model year 2000, covering about 1,012,420 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most interior lighting complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Honda Accord (83), Jeep Grand Cherokee (70), Dodge Durango (48). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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