Rear lights foging

[mazdas3sporte]

does anyone have this issue, I was checking the lights a couple days ago while clearing the snow and i noticed that my right one is a little bit foggy inside... is this normal for this car, Ive had my parents car with this issue , but I dont think its normal? any ideas? any recalls, TSB?

[Jeff0]

I have this problem too...but I noticed that it will disappear sometimes...is this normal in winter days?

[aris]

it shouldn't fog....Take your car back to the dealer to have them replace it...since your car is under warrnty still

[Jeff0]

I thought the bulb heat causing the fog...so this is not normal?

[aris]

not sure...but mine does not do it at all....it might not be sealed good...if your car is still on warrenty then take it back to the dealer and maybe they will replace it for you

[Gizzmo_jr]

Mine fogs ever so slightly this time of year, no big deal cause it goes away when it warms up higher then -5.

[skunk2]

had this happen to my 05....brought it back to the dealer when it was still under warranty and they replaced it.

[FLIPDADY]

Same issue here. Must be a bad gasket the one between the tailamp and the body of the car.

[EvilEric]

Same issue here. Must be a bad gasket the one between the tailamp and the body of the car.

You can either tighten the bolts that "wedge" the tails against the car (creating that steal using the rubber foam pad) or it might be the actual housing itself that has a bad seal.

[Jeff0]

So it shouldn't have any fog in any conditions? I noticed mine when I drove around 45mins when the tail lights are ON and a fog build ups at the corner side but after a few hours it will disappear when the car is not in use.