[ccstl2008]

For anyone wondering about the dark spots/irregularities of the LED headlight beams. I did some searching on this, and there are numerous threads on other Toyota forums about it. It turns out that the dark spots in the beams are focused to converge in the oncoming lane to reduce the glare for oncoming drivers.

If you pull up close to a wall, you can see these spots clearly, and as you pull away, they get larger and converge on the driver’s side.

These go away completely when you turn on the high beams.

 

[BranCarr]

I have noticed this as well on mine. I was wondering if it was a defect. I know my eyes are drawn to the dark spots when driving at night. Kinda annoying.

 

[shannondawn64]

I agree. I also feel like they should be adjusted higher. I drive in the country alot at night and it's a black curtain in front of me. I took it in for a headlight adjustment, it is somewhat improved.

 

[Drew2U]

Apparently the Cutout is Normal and Intentional. The cutout is to prevent oncoming drivers from getting a face-full of light from your headlamps. It might be somewhat bothersome while driving, but it's not a defect; it's by design, and it shouldn't have a huge effect on safety. Or so that what Google says.

 

[avdelvecchio]

I see this black spot (same issue described above) on my 2022 4Runner SR5 Premium. Very distracting, especially when driving on a dark highway at night. Seems like people are having the same issue across a variety of models?

 

[senthiltvm]

I do have same issue in 2023 corolla SE. 2022 Corolla are NOT having that problem. The view from Driver side is not clear and during rainy times, its not at all clear if we need to Turn left. i am not able to see where the divider is there and where road is.