Mechanic Notes

2018 Toyota Tundra Headlights recall 21V688000

Safety recall

Component: Exterior Lighting: Headlights · Campaign 21V688000 · Reported 02/09/2021

Symptoms / what can happen

An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

Cause

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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