Plano, TX – October 8, 2021 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) has issued a recall for 158,489 Tundra pickup trucks over a concern that the headlights may catch fire. The affected models include 2018-2021 Tundra trucks equipped with halogen headlights.
The affected component is the “Engine Room Main Wire Harness,” with multiple part numbers, including 82111-0CQ50-A and 82111-0CQ60-A.
Recall summary
The problem is caused by faulty wiring that causes both the low and high beam lights to illuminate simultaneously when the high beams are switched on, which could result in overheating and cause a fire.
Recall risks
If the headlight connector overheats and is destroyed, it will render the headlight inoperable. If the connector stays intact, it will continue to overheat and increase the risk of a fire that may spread throughout the vehicle. For tips on what to do in the event of a fire, please see this article on a recent Volkswagen recall.
Background of recall
Leading up to the recall, Toyota received 18 field reports, including six alleging “a flame in the headlight assembly.” It also received 47 warranty claims related to the condition, including three alleging a fire.
Other Toyota recalls
The last Toyota Tundra recall was in July 2020 for faulty turn signals and hazard lights.
A recent Toyota recall included the 2019-2020 Yaris over a concern that the car may stall owing to a faulty fuel pump. There was a 2019 Toyota Tundra recall for over 3,500 cars for load capacity labels that could become illegible. The recall also included Yaris, Highlander and Land Cruiser vehicles.
The repair
Owners will be notified between October 4 and November 1, 2021.
The wiring assembly and the headlight connectors on the affected vehicles will be inspected and replaced free of cost. Owners who have paid to have their Toyota Tundra headlights fixed will be offered a reimbursement.
Is your vehicle part of the recall?
More than 150,000 trucks are part of this recall. To do a Toyota recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
