NHTSA Complaint #11474921 — 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11474921
Vehicle	2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2019
Date Filed	July 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

The tail lights on the back tailgate hatch are leaking and have been leaking. The leaks are getting progressively worse and the lights are filling up with water. The vehicle has been garage kept, has low mileage, and has never been wrecked. I feel like this is a manufacturer defect.

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