Tail Light Assembly for the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma

What 2016–2023 Tacoma owners report about the exterior lighting

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention the tail or brake lights on the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma, and 31 filed under its exterior lighting. Those 13, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2016 Tacoma: 4 complaints
• 2017 Tacoma: 5 complaints
• 2018 Tacoma: 1 complaint
• 2019 Tacoma: 2 complaints
• 2020 Tacoma: none
• 2021 Tacoma: none
• 2022 Tacoma: 1 complaint
• 2023 Tacoma: none

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2016 Tacoma owner, NHTSA complaint 11560544: "Just like with the other double cab Tacoma recalls I am hearing about, the third rear tail light is leaking water into my access cab. The interior smells like mildew. I’m not sure why my truck is not covered by the recall, but it is experiencing the exact same situation."

A 2019 Tacoma owner, NHTSA complaint 11760297: "My car had a lamp seal replaced (00948-CHMSL Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Seal) in 01/2020. When it rains, water is getting into my car. I can't determine if the same seal or a new seal is failing to keep the water out. This is creating a higher probability of generating a mold issue in my car."

Recalls that cover the tail light on the 2016–2023 Tacoma

As of September 18, 2026, NHTSA lists no recall on the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma whose defect is in the tail light. If your car has a warning light or a symptom that a recall could explain, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls anyway — it takes a minute.

Which tail light a 2016–2023 Tacoma takes

Tail lights differ between bulb and LED trims, by body style, and by side. The 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma came with several powertrains, among them 2.7L I4 Automatic RWD and 3.5L V6 Automatic 4WD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

10 tail lights from Anzo, Depo, Dorman, Eagle Eyes and TYC, $149.99 to $194.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.