2011 Headlamp Bubbling Defect
07-30-11, 12:13 AM
#108
Driver
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Canucks
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You can tell both driver and passenger side headlights have bubbling defects on the similar locations right under the projectors...this also happens on the new Mazda 3 headlight as I heard.
It's a waiting game, hope to hear recall from Lexus soon...
07-30-11, 10:22 AM
#110
No joke, this is one reason why I am not going to buy another Lexus/Toyota car in the future...they are really slacking off in the quality department. I can't believe something like this is happening on your new car. Did the engineers not go through proper testing??? Come on Lexus, step it up a notch!
07-30-11, 11:29 AM
#111
No joke, this is one reason why I am not going to buy another Lexus/Toyota car in the future...they are really slacking off in the quality department. I can't believe something like this is happening on your new car. Did the engineers not go through proper testing??? Come on Lexus, step it up a notch!
Sorry but, whatever.
Small bubbles in paint on a totally new design of headlight is nothing compared to the problems other makers take years to address if they correct them at all.
07-30-11, 11:41 AM
#112
No joke, this is one reason why I am not going to buy another Lexus/Toyota car in the future...they are really slacking off in the quality department. I can't believe something like this is happening on your new car. Did the engineers not go through proper testing??? Come on Lexus, step it up a notch!
07-30-11, 01:08 PM
#114
Neither, the problem is the black painted flat surface that runs horizontally in front of the headlight projector. I would say the problem is definitely the paint. The chrome ring your red arrow points at may help cause the defect but its not the 'problem'
07-30-11, 06:20 PM
#115
Pole Position
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just checked my 2011 IS 250 that I've had less than a month. Driver's side headlight - no problem. Passenger's side headlight - DEFECT! Hope Lexus finds a permanent fix soon.
07-31-11, 08:32 AM
#118
yeah i installed the protection film from Xpel.com i had it on my 07' lights before also. i wanted to try something different so i ordered from Rvinyl and there 2011 headlight protection doesnt cover the whole headlight, it stops at the orange side reflector, and its thin compared to the xpel. but im guessing thats why its more expensive. lol.....
08-02-11, 08:57 AM
#120
Yes, PPF on headlights, bumper, full hood, full front fenders and side mirrors. I'm hoping the PPF on the headlights help to preserve (keep clear) the headlights.
I guess I'll have to have the headlights redone once Lexus replaces the assembly.