Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting is named in 2,648 complaint component mentions since 1995, 1.7 of every 1,000 across the whole file, peaking in 2001 with 270.
52 NHTSA recall campaigns cite a component in this group. The model line with the most complaint mentions is the Mercedes Benz S Class (30, 88.8 per 1,000 of that line's mentions).
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
Model lines reported most
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 of the line's mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz S Class | 30 | 88.8 |
| Mercedes Benz S500 | 21 | 85.4 |
| Lexus LS400 | 15 | 35.5 |
| Mercedes Benz S430 | 12 | 45.3 |
| Saturn L200 | 5 | 24.4 |
| Suzuki XL-7 | 5 | 23 |
| Mercedes Benz S600 | 4 | 43 |
| Lexus SC400 | 3 | 38.5 |
| Mercedes Benz CL Class | 3 | 57.7 |
| Cadillac Allante | 2 | 8.6 |
| Cadillac Brougham | 2 | 29 |
| Chevrolet Chevette | 2 | 105.3 |
| Audi 100 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Dutchmen Trailer | 1 | 22.7 |
| Fleetwood Jamboree GT | 1 | 166.7 |
| Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 16.1 |
| Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 23.3 |
| Jayco Travel Trailer JAY Flight | 1 | 52.6 |
| Kenworth W900L | 1 | 125 |
| Keystone Passport | 1 | 100 |
| Optima Opus | 1 | 55.6 |
| Plymouth Prowler | 1 | 14.9 |
| Spartan K3 | 1 | 40 |
| Subaru XT | 1 | 111.1 |
| Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | 1 | 23.8 |
Fleet-wide reference: 1.7 per 1,000. Lines above that figure draw a larger share of their complaints from this component than the file as a whole.
Sub-components
| Description in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Interior Lighting | 2,648 |
Mentions by year
Recalls by year
Recent recall campaigns citing interior lighting
Defect, as filed: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); manufacturer campaign FLI.
Defect, as filed: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America; manufacturer campaign RVXX2503.
Defect, as filed: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
Consequence: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
4 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.; manufacturer campaign SC0409.
Defect, as filed: Command Electronics Inc. (Command) is recalling certain Interior Ceiling LED Lighting Part No. K-1050Q, equipped on Jayco and Highland Ridge recreational vehicles. After electrical high-stress testing, the LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat during use.
Consequence: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Command will work with Jayco and Highland Ridge RV, and dealers for the recreational vehicle manufacturers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recalls for the RV manufacturers began May 24, 2017. Owners may contact Command customer service at 1-269-679-4011.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Command Electronics Inc.
Defect, as filed: Jayco Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Jay Flight Bungalow, Hummingbird, White Hawk, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Feather 7, Jay Feather and Jay Flight fifth wheel recreational trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Consequence: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2017. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for the recall is 9901349.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 9901349.
Defect, as filed: Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2017 Open Range, Highlander, Light and Roamer and Mesa Ridge fifth wheels and Mesa Ridge, Light, Roamer and Ultra Lite travel trailers. The LED ceiling lights may produce excessive heat.
Consequence: The excessive heat from the LED ceiling lights may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Highland Ridge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected LED ceiling lights with a different light, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904350.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV; manufacturer campaign 9904350.
Defect, as filed: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: Without a switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness, the dash lights may be too dim or too bright with either condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners and dealers will install a dimmer switch to adjust dash illumination, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1701.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC; manufacturer campaign ACTT-1701.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Consequence: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC); manufacturer campaign R71.
Defect, as filed: Capacity of Texas (Capacity) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ISB13 Yard Tractors manufactured from September 1, 2013, through April 22, 2015. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to control the backlighting illumination on the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: If the driver can not adjust the amount of dash illumination, the driver may not be able to easily see the dash controls. This distraction may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Capacity will notify owners, and fleets will install a switch with dimming capability, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2015. Owners may contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Capacity of Texas.
Defect, as filed: Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
Consequence: If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries; manufacturer campaign 388B.
Defect, as filed: Motor coach industries, INC (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000, d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights and powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. Due to excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing components to melt.
Consequence: If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install re-designed wiring, free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC.
Defect, as filed: Nova bus is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 lfs transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Nova bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on february 26, 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nova bus at 1-450-472-6410.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED.
Defect, as filed: Mci is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 d series coaches, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Mci will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on november 9, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
14 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC; manufacturer campaign 335.
Defect, as filed: Glaval bus is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Glaval bus will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on november 10, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or glaval bus at 1-574-262-2212.
45 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION; manufacturer campaign 17744.
Defect, as filed: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2005 transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Remedy: Turtle top will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on november 2, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033.
6 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: TURTLE TOP.
Defect, as filed: Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 transit buses, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Eldorado national will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or eldorado national warranty department at 1-800-955-9086.
24 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL.
Defect, as filed: Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Remedy: Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
12 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: Eldorado national is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 transit buses, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Eldorado national will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or eldorado national at 1-909-591-9557.
25 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC..
Defect, as filed: Van hool is recalling certain model year 2009 transit buses, models a300l and ag300, equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Van hool will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall began on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact van hool at 1-407-656-7977.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: VAN HOOL N.V.; manufacturer campaign WG900.076.
Defect, as filed: Gillig corporation is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 2001 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: Gillig will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on spetember 29, 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or gillig field services at 1-800-735-1500.
18 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: GILLIG CORPORATION.
Questions and answers
Which vehicles have the most complaints about interior lighting?
By complaint mentions: Mercedes Benz S Class (30), Mercedes Benz S500 (21), Lexus LS400 (15), Mercedes Benz S430 (12), Saturn L200 (5). Raw counts reflect how many of each line are on the road as much as anything else; the per-1,000 column shows how large a share of that line's complaints the component takes.
How many recalls concern interior lighting?
52 NHTSA campaigns list a component in this group; the 20 most recent are shown above.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 and 24 Sep 2026. Component groups are the first level of NHTSA's component taxonomy.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 (complaints) and 24 Sep 2026 (recalls). See the methodology.