I am new to the forum and the owner of a 2010 Lexus RX350 purchased with the extended warranty.

Recently discovered condensation in my front passenger headlight. The Lexus dealership initially scheduled me for a repair and indicated that my Platinum extended warranty would cover it. However, later received a call and indicated that it would not.

Any suggestions? I see that a class-action lawsuit was filed for a similar issue with the 2nd generation (2004 to 2009) Rx series and recalls were eventually sent out.

I do not want the condensation to progress and short circuit my headlamp.

 

Generally, condensation in sealed headlights is normal. If it doesn't clear up on its own, it is typically the drains are plugged or disconnected. As far as your coverage:

https://www.sc.toyotafinancial.com/w..._eBrochure.pdf

These Items are excluded:

Accessory Drive Belts; Batteries; Body Panels; Brake Linings, Pads and Shoes, Rotors and Drums; Bumpers; Carpet; Chrome; Clutch Friction Disc and Pressure Plate; Dash Cover and Pad; Door Fabric; Door Trim; Filters; Fluids; Glass (including Windshields); Headliner; Heating Hoses, Lines and Tubes; Hoses; Hybrid Vehicle Battery Pack; Hybrid Vehicle Battery Plug Assembly; Hybrid Vehicle Relay Assembly; Hybrid Vehicle Supply Battery Assembly; Interior and Exterior Trim and Moldings (including but not limited to: Ashtrays, Covers, Cup Holders, and Vents); Lamps, Light Assemblies/Housings, and Lightbulbs; Nuts, Bolts, Clips, Retainers, and Fasteners; Paint; Rust and Corrosion Damage; Seat Covers; Sheet Metals; Shiny Metals; Spark Plugs; Structural Framework and Welds; Tires; Vacuum Hoses, Lines and Tubes; Weather Stripping; Wheels and Rims; Windshield Wiper Blades (Rubber component); All interior and exterior cloth, leather, and stitching including convertible tops and/or vinyl tops including but not limited to: any vibration, deterioration, discoloration, disfigurement, warping, fading, staining, stretching, ripping, punctures, tearing, and/or scratches

 

Thank you for the response. It is more than mild condensation (as seen in my driver side headlight). Innumerable droplets of water have accumulated. I will try to post a picture later.

Has anyone else with a 3rd generation Rx-350 had the same issue?

 

VG7, I'm sorry to hear about the condensation problem you're having with your driver side headlight. Unfortunately you're the first that I know of. Maybe give Lexus Corporate a call or post in the Lexus Corporate Forum here. They might not be covered under the platinum warranty but I had both headlights replaced on my '04 RX long before Lexus started to. And they were HIDs with AFS, not exactly cheap. Good luck and please keep us posted.

 

I appreciate the great suggestion kitlz. I will contact them and keep you all updated.

If anyone in fact has had a similar issue (specifically with the 3rd generation), please share.

 

Intact driver's side headlight for comparison.





Passenger side headlight with condensation and affecting projection of light.








Closeup of passenger side headlight with moisture.





Again, intact driver's side headlight for comparison.

 

I also had this happen on our 04. It was several years past warranty with only 20k miles on the odo and they made me a deal to cover it at their cost, with no labor. I thought it was a generous thing for Lexus to do and left happy, but to hear there was a class action lawsuit on it makes it seem somewhat less "generous".

Anyway, no problem on our 13 but then it only has about 4700 miles on it, so it isn't a very good barometer of typical wear. It does sound like Lexus has a history with this issue however.

 

I'm sorry for your situation but think that getting the repairs at cost is still great.

I wasn't part of the 2nd generation recall. But when searching for others with similar problems to my own, I came across this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...densation.html

 

As a side note, I have 24K miles on my vehicle.

 

You can often find used headlight assemblies on eBay. Make sure it is the exact same type as yours.

 

VG7, that condensation is pretty bad. So sorry to see. Did you happen to get in touch with Lexus Corporate?

 

You could try using a hair dryer to eliminate the condensation. I had a wrist watch that I used hair dryer on and worked good. Nevertheless, you definitely have a seal leak in the headlight assembly.

novaman

 

I tried to submit a post on the corporate forum but it has not been approved and visible on the forum yet.

I will try to call them when time permits.

Thank you again for your help!

 

Thank you novaman for the suggestion. I would prefer to have the housing replaced to prevent the situation from happening again.