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2019 Toyota Corolla Lights Problems

4 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2022Oct 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

highEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2025

Your headlight has failed, but Toyota's design requires replacing the entire headlight assembly unit instead of just the bulb—a repair costing thousands of dollars. Your passenger-side light is already out, and your driver-side light is flickering and cutting out, making nighttime driving unsafe. The LED lights were supposed to last the car's lifetime, but they're failing prematurely. The repair will involve purchasing and installing a complete headlight assembly unit.

NHTSA #: 11694220
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2022

Headlight is not angled correctly and doesn't allow the driver to fully see what is infront of them at night. Dealer inspected and found no issues with alignment, however driving at night is almost like drive without headlights on as they don't show light correctly.

NHTSA #: 11449653
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2019

THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT HOUSING(?) CASTS A SHADOW INTO THE LOW BEAM PROJECTION FIELD, OBSCURING ONE'S NIGHTTIME DRIVING VIEW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE SHADOW IS AN INVERTED TRIANGULAR SHAPE THAT HANGS FROM THE TOP SIDE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE PROJECTION. THIS MAKES FOR A COMPROMISED VIEW AT NIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING TO SEE ANY SCURRYING ANIMALS OR MOVING DEBRIS IN THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW. MY OWN VEHICLE OF THIS MODEL LINE IS BRAND NEW AND UNDAMAGED/UNALTERED.

NHTSA #: 11209728
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 2019

DRIVE SIDE HEADLIGHT CASTS SHADOW MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE SHADOW IS ONLY ON DRIVER SIDE. DEALER HAS TRIED TO ADJUST WITH NO SUCCESS. IT'S A DESIGN FLAW.

NHTSA #: 11207651

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