Water leaked through the third brake light gasket at the rear, top of the cabin. There is a service campaign, I believe, for 2016-2018 Double Cab Tacomas. However, this issue is present in my Access Cab Tacoma. I have water leaking through onto the rear windshield.

- Brookline, NH, USA

The high mount rear stop lamp leaks water into the cab. The water channels in through a cheap gasket, down the inside of the frame, destroying the cushions and plastic through moisture and mildew. Toyota Corporation and Precision Toyota of Tucson (service) AZ, both say the problem is only covered by the regular 36,000 mileage, 3 year warranty. They want to charge me $575 to replace the light. However, the known issue doesn't occur because of miles driven or even age of the vehicle. I live in the desert and it has not rained significantly since I bought the truck new in 2017, according to the National Weather Service. This year, with record rains, water is freely seeping in to the cab. Toyota should recall Tacomas with this issue and replace the cheap gasket it used to manufacture these trucks.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I had to have a leaking third brake light assembly replaced for water pouring into the cab. The total cost for repairs were $496. My truck has only 40,000 miles and it has been leaking for a long time from the previous owner. It would have been replaced by Toyota if under 36,000 miles. There is multiple complaints on the website and a Toyota service bulletin involved with this repair. I think a recall should be introduced and a refund issued. I had the local Toyota dealer fix the leak with genuine parts.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the third brake light gasket failed. The contact stated that the brake light gasket was not sealed correctly causing water to enter the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear seats also showed evidence of mold. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of bellingham (1100 Iowa street, bellingham, Washington, 98229, (360)-676 0600) to be inspected. The contact was informed that the brake light gasket and the interior carpet and seats needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

Leaking around 3rd brake light (rear of cab) began in spring 2020. Unfortunately, this is now out of the 36K warranty. Dealer refuses to repair due to my truck being at 53,000 miles.

- Charleston, SC, USA

The third brake lighting leaks water when raining/carwash this can generate a short circuit.

- Poway, CA, USA

Went through a car wash and both rear corners of the cab leaked enough that the water was gushing in. The headliner got soaked, if this hits electrical components it could short an electrical system possibly resulting in affected electrical components shutting down increasing the possibility of an accident. Or worse, could damage the SRS airbag located in the next to the rear seats. The file type of the pictures I have are not the format accepted so they will not upload.

- Bellefonte, PA, USA