New 07 Camry tonight - moisture in both headlights

[CheapChic]

Just got home with my new Camry Hybrid and noticed after a short snow and cold weather today, both headlights have condensation in each. It is in the inside corners

bugs me

Mmmm...anyone

[TitaniumSE]

That's normal. In the owner's manual, it says to just leave it alone, there's nothing to worry about.

[slick07LE]

Take it back and burn down the dealership!!!

[CheapChic]

Originally Posted by PhantomGrey

That's normal. In the owner's manual, it says to just leave it alone, there's nothing to worry about.

has it happend to you and how bad. in both?

why does it do this, my other car had projection and no fogging at all
it was a scion too

[Yazovets]

I don't see why it should be left alone...when I got condensation in the ML500, the dealer actually replaced the whole headlight. So obviously it's serious enough...

[BenzML]

I agree, it should be sealed, condensation should not get into the headlights.

[CamrySExxx]

our 04 had condensation in the headlight...covered a good 3/4 of it... our new 07 does too but its very minimal...its like half of the signal reflecter thing on the side...ive only seen it once so i dont think its a big deal for me

[98CamryLE]

If it's just a bit hazy after having the lights on for a while- that's normal.

If you see moisture (like drops of water) when the lights have not been on... that's a broken seal that should be repaired.

[Camread]

nutin to panic about it'll dried up.....

[geoff5093]

Im sure its nothing too serious, but your probably more annoyed that a brand new car shouldnt have condensation inside the headlights. Im also annoyed with my Camry, and how the rear lights get condensation inside whenever it rains.


(woot, reached 666 posts, haha)

[touringcamry]

Headlights generally have holes in them for heat evacuation. Incandescent bulbs become extremely hot when current passes through them so it needs some venting to help cool them. Most, upwards of 80%, of the energy used by the headlight bulbs in your car is converted to heat because the filament is basically heated to the point where it glows or emits visible light energy.