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Old 03-04-19 | 07:05 AM
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Is anyone having moisture inside the headlight? I have condensation issue on both of them.
Old 03-04-19 | 10:07 AM
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This is in the '18 manual:
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of a lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of a lens.
● Water has built up inside a headlight.
Old 03-04-19 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by NguyenAT
Is anyone having moisture inside the headlight? I have condensation issue on both of them.
What year is your vehicle? Sometimes this happens when the seal is compromised, generally due to age.
Old 03-04-19 | 11:26 AM
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I believe you will Need to replace, these units do not come apart...Mine has AFS and replaced at 1096.00 installed.
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Mine is 2018 fsport. Only 2k miles.

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What year is your vehicle? Sometimes this happens when the seal is compromised, generally due to age.
Old 03-04-19 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NguyenAT
Mine is 2018 fsport. Only 2k miles.


Head to your dealer. Warranty.
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Originally Posted by NguyenAT
Is anyone having moisture inside the headlight? I have condensation issue on both of them.
Sounds like some seal is broken. Mine doesn't have that issue. Have it shown to the dealer. Good luck
Old 03-05-19 | 06:10 AM
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Sounds like some seal is broken. Mine doesn't have that issue. Have it shown to the dealer. Good luck
On both though? Odd.
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Default 2016 - RX350 - Deliminating headlight clear coat and water in head light

A family member purchased a L/certified Lexus 2016 RX350 recently with about ~20,000 miles and still has original factory warranty (6 months remaining). I noticed that the headlight clear coat appears to be delaminating and the passenger side headlight also accumulates condensation inside the assembly when washed. (see attached images)





Has anyone else experienced these issue? And if so, have you gone to a dealership to address these issues? Many thanks in advance!
Old 11-21-19 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gamma1
A family member purchased a L/certified Lexus 2016 RX350 recently with about ~20,000 miles and still has original factory warranty (6 months remaining). I noticed that the headlight clear coat appears to be delaminating and the passenger side headlight also accumulates condensation inside the assembly when washed. (see attached images)





Has anyone else experienced these issue? And if so, have you gone to a dealership to address these issues? Many thanks in advance!
my coworker just bought a used 2016 RX with the triple beam lights and has this same delaminating issue on one of his lights. He took it to the dealer and they said nothing is wrong. I have a 2017 and I noticed there was condensation on the bottom of both of mine one night when the temps were changing. It was weird.
Old 11-21-19 | 07:33 PM
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I had something similar and was told it can happen....I do recall on my 2009 RX, they had recall for this issue.
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What is the latest on your issue with moisture in the passenger headlight? I'm having same issue and so far the dealer hasn't replaced it. 2018 RX 350, 20,000 miles.

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Wow, Lexus has not killed the issue on condensation on headlamps. The truth is, the OEM maker of the headlamps is other than Lexus. So failures can happen and if Lexus is not diligent in chasing after their suppliers, a possible recall might happen again.
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Good news is, they finally agreed to replace the headlight housing.
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i have the same issue with both of my headlights. Dealer said “Normal”

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What is the latest on your issue with moisture in the passenger headlight? I'm having same issue and so far the dealer hasn't replaced it. 2018 RX 350, 20,000 miles.



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