The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V688000·Announced 2021-09-02

Toyota Tundra vehicles recalled due to headlight electrical circuit fire risk

Certain 2018-2021 Toyota Tundra vehicles have a headlight electrical circuit defect that may power high and low beams simultaneously, causing connector overheating and fire risk. Owners should contact Toyota or NHTSA for remedy information.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a documented electrical fire hazard affecting vehicle safety systems, but no fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, fire-risk defects without reported harm are categorized as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018-2021 Toyota Tundra vehicles due to a defect in the headlight electrical circuits. The affected vehicles have headlight circuits that may power the high and low beams simultaneously, causing the electrical connector to overheat.

An overheated electrical connector increases the risk of fire. The recall affects approximately 158,489 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 25, 2022.

Owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for remedy information. Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA TUNDRA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Electrical / Headlights
Hazard
Affected units
158,489

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TUNDRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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