2003 Toyota Tundra Lights Problems
5 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Owner Complaints (5)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PREPARING TO UNDERGO A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE AND BACK UP LIGHTS ON TOP OF THE CABIN WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. WHILE REPLACING THE LIGHT BULBS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON BOTH SIDES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. *DT UPDATED 11/2/18*JB
TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS LIGHTS IS ON, THE PASSAGER SIDE. I TOOK TO THE SHOP TO FIX, A MONTHS LATER CAME BACK AGAIN THE LIGHTS.
THE VEHICLE'S THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS MELTED HOLES ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE INTERNAL PLASTIC STRUCTURE ABOVE THE BOTH CARGO LAMP BULBS. AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET IT IS APPARENTLY VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THERE ARE ALSO PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ADDRESSING THE SAME ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS OF FIRE AND/OR FAILURE OF THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT ADDRESSED. *TR
LAST WEEK I PURCHASED A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED 4X4 FROM A USED CAR DEALER. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME (8.5 HOURS AWAY), I NOTICED THE LEFT SIDE CARGO LIGHT (EXTERIOR NEXT TO THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT) WAS BURNED OUT. WHEN I REMOVED THE LENS TO DETERMINE THE LIGHT NUMBER NEEDED FOR REPLACEMENT, I FOUND THE HOUSING TO BE MELTED. UPON INSPECTION, THE BULB WAS THE RECOMMENDED BULB BY THE MANUFACTURER. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE. I CAN PROVIDE PHOTOS OF THE HOUSING AND THE BULB IF REQUIRED. *JB
MY 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA'S PASSENGER DOOR LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THE LOCKS GO OFF AND ON BY THEMSELF.*AK