Has anyone upgraded to an aftermarket LED rear puddle lamp for the tailgate of their 2022 NX? There are multiple eBay sellers selling for ~$17 USD shipping from China (eBay example - not an endorsement for this particular seller)

This seems similar to ~$85 OEM Rear Puddle Lamp PT944-78221 part, but at a lower price. The plastic housing looks identical to OEM and the wiring plug makes installation looks like plug & play without need to cut or splice wires.

Inside the housing, the LED light looks like a common 36 or 48 LED COB (Chip-On-Board) panel, so it's likely brighter than the 1 SMD LED or 4 SMD LEDs in the OEM puddle lights.

I've previously upgraded interior dome lights in my 2000s Toyota car from incandescent festoon bulbs to 48 LED COB panels without an issue, so this seems like a good value upgrade, but wanted to double check if anybody had issues before I order as I didn't find any reviews on this product.

Picture below from eBay, left is OEM, right is the aftermarket upgraded LED.

 

Yea I just got mine delivered from Aliexpress. Quick and simple swap, fits in the slot with no problem. It's a lot brighter than the factory single LED.

Paid $40 CAD

 

I can't find one that fits the 2023 NX 450H+. Have you by chance seen one?

 

I bought the Lexus one for $84. You go from one LED light to four. The difference in lighting is amazing. Simple to install. Just pop out the existing one and it's a plug and play like the puddle lights in the doors.

 

I can't find where that fits the 2023 NX 450H+. It looks like it could but since Lexus hasn't updated their Parts Dept with all the vehicles they are selling, it's hard to tell. Guess I'll call the dealer on Monday to see if it fits. The only thing that I question is it goes from 1 LED to 4. The one mentioned in the original post above has 48 LEDs. Now that would light it up. Thanks for posting the PN.

 

Can you provide a part number and perhaps a link to the page where this part is?

 

I tried linking it but it wasn't working. This is the description on Aliexpress "QHCP Car LED Tail Box Top Lamp Trunk Overhead Light 1Set High Brightness Low-energy For Lexus 15-22NX/19-20UX Tailgate Lighting"
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004763261572.html

 

Thanks much

 

How long did it take from order date to when it was received?

 

Delivery times will vary. For me in Ontario Canada, I placed the order on March 25 and it was delivered April 12.

 

I looked on my Ali couldn’t find the product

 

I can't find it either on Ali. There are a bunch of what appears to be the same product on eBay.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004763261572.html
Try this link if it works, you may have to copy and paste in your browser

 

THANKS, just placed my order.

 

When we picked up my wife’s NX 450h+ F Sport last month, we asked the dealership to throw in and replace/install the upgraded rear puddle lamp and it’s the perfect amount of lumens. Honestly, it should have came stock from factory