Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
41,098 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting issues across 66 makes and 1162 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category EXTERIOR LIGHTING
41,098 filings · 1162 models · 66 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MASS 41,098 ODI rows
- MODELS 1162 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 66 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 1.6% 657 crash-flagged
- RANK #13 of 696 categories
- SEV FATAL 10 deaths · 365 injuries
Filing-volume peers
EXTERIOR LIGHTING sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#13 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (10 reported fatalities across 1162 models). Open Toyota Prius (category leader) →
EXTERIOR LIGHTING filing-volume reading
The standout signal for exterior lighting is ODI intake volume: 41,098 filings (MASS band · #13 of 696 standardized categories) across 1162 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 1.6%.
Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.
Next step: compare Toyota Prius against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on filing totals before treating exterior lighting volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | |
| 2 | Cadillac SRX | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 4 | Nissan Altima | |
| 5 | Dodge Durango | |
| 6 | Hyundai Sonata | |
| 7 | Pontiac G6 | |
| 8 | KIA Sorento | |
| 9 | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| 10 | Ford Edge | |
| 11 | Acura RDX | |
| 12 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 13 | Chevrolet Trailblazer | |
| 14 | Honda CR-V | |
| 15 | Honda Accord | |
| 16 | Saturn Outlook | |
| 17 | Buick Lacrosse | |
| 18 | GMC Yukon | |
| 19 | Ford F-150 | |
| 20 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 21 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 22 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 23 | Audi A4 | |
| 24 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 25 | Hyundai Elantra | |
| 26 | KIA Optima | |
| 27 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 28 | Subaru Outback | |
| 29 | Mercedes-Benz C300 | |
| 30 | Dodge Charger |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact was made aware that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recal
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet av
I am filing a complaint regarding a premature failure of a critical safety-related lighting component on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The driver-side headlight daytime running light (DRL) has failed. Af
Vehicle started show MULTIPLE errors on dash from blind spot not working , lane assist not working, AEB need to be checked,rear brake light not working, turn signal not work, lane assist not working a
There was a recall on headlight leaking and this happened to my left headlight no damage but leaking and this caused headlight to not work
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side headlight failed to function as intended. In addition, the front passenger side
The 3rd brake light in the tailgate malfunctioned This is required to pass New York State safety inspection A Jeep dealer replaced the part No warning on the dashboard of this light failing
The electrical system fails, and the battery is not charging sufficiently. When the auto start/stop engages, the car does not restart in traffic. Requested a battery test at the dealership in May 2025
Manufacturer has not reimbursed recall repair paid out-of-pocket despite complete documentation and extended delay. Which was opened on 10/3/2025 the repair was done back in Feb 2024 !
Tesla decided to remove the safety unlock illuminated button from its front trunk (frunk) sometime in mid 2025. This can be a safety issue which was present in earlier models and against the Federal M
This complaint is about other cars affecting me while I’m driving at night. Around 50% of oncoming traffic is using dangerously bright headlights. It is so bright that it’s physically painful to my ey
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated the display screen was blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exte
Daytime running light on passenger side has failed. Repair is complex and estimated at a minimum of $1200 for a part that should last for the lifetime of the car. Numerous other reports of this iss
Headlights are very dim due to degradation of the reflective projection surface. Internet searches indicate this is a common problem for the 2013-2015 Acura RDXs. The only solution is to replace the e
Both daytime running lights failed simultaneously. Not covered by warranty and told that they would cost >$5,000 to repair. There have been hundreds of these reported and it should be a recall
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact called several dealers and was informed that
To Whom It May Concern; Again having ongoing issues and problems with my 2025 crosstrek. Just got it back from the dealership after it being there for over 3 weeks. I was returned to me with a nail
Low beam lights quit randomly, running lights did once too. This has happened multiple times so I switch to hi beams before I crash. This is a documented safety issue and recall should include my car
Led Daytime running lights burnout. No repair by ford without replacing whole housing. No covered under warranty.
My speedometer was jumping from 0 to 20 mph while in park. A couple weeks later it did it while I was driving, I was going 25 mph and it jumped to 55 mph. I took it to the shop that day and all 4 of m
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