# 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
> NHTSA complaint `1846486` · 2022-10-09 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TOYOTA
- **Model:** COROLLA
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
Headlights are defective. There is a "V" shaped dark spot in the headlights of the vehicle when on low beam.  The significant unlit "V" shaped area does not allow the driver to see objects in the roadway which come up on a driver rather quickly, resulting in collisions. Toyota is aware of the defect, but will not act on it.  Toyota Claim # 220811002276.  There have been two collisions involving items in the roadway due to this headlight defect. Total out of pocket costs on the damage have been in excess of $1,500.
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