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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS
14 NHTSA complaints about exterior lighting:headlights:daytime running lights:bulbs issues across 10 makes and 10 models.
The exterior lighting:headlights:daytime running lights:bulbs is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 14 filings from 10 manufacturers and 10 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 3 filings, followed by MAZDA CX-5 and CADILLAC XT4. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORD F-150 | 3 |
| 2 | MAZDA CX-5 | 2 |
| 3 | CADILLAC XT4 | 2 |
| 4 | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR | 1 |
| 5 | KIA OPTIMA | 1 |
| 6 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 1 |
| 7 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 8 | CHEVROLET CAMARO | 1 |
| 9 | BUICK ENCLAVE | 1 |
| 10 | BMW 528I | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the taillights, running lights, and indicators were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon further
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the daytime running light was out on the driverâs an
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that the passengerâs side daytime running light bulb was blown. The contact called two dealers and an independent mechanic and was inform
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights failed to function as intended. No warning light was illuminated. Additionall
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vertical daytime running lights on the driverâs and passengerâs side failed to operate as needed. Upon investigation, the contact di
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot; after driving approximately 35 MPH, an on-looker informed the contact that the daytime r
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side daytime running lights became inoperable. The passengerâs side daytime running
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact noticed through a storeâs glass window that the daytime running lights were not functioning. The contact
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the exterior passengerâs side daytime running lights failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an ind
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the driverâs side daytime running light was inoperable due to water and condensation inside the light housing. The vehicle was taken to the
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the headlamps; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that both front headlight bulbs, as well as the rear taillight bulbs, had repeatedly stopped working while driving, without warning lights being
2016 Mazda CX-5 Daytime Running Light may fail THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIGHTS FAILED. THEY WERE REPLACED BUT, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED SAFETY RECALL 4320A NHTSA 20V-063.
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after driving and pulling into a parking spot, the contact parked and exited the vehicle and was informed by someone that the front driver
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.