Buy Nissan NV200 Tail Light Assembly
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Tail Light Assembly for Nissan NV200, 2013-2021, Left Driver Side, Replacement
High-Quality TYC/DEPO-brand item; OEM #265553LM0A, Partslink #: NI2800201 -
Tail Light Assembly for Nissan NV200 (2013-2021), Right Passenger Side, Replacement
High-Quality TYC/DEPO-brand item; OEM #265503LM0A, Partslink #: NI2801201 -
Tail Light Assembly for Nissan NV200 2013-2021, Right Passenger and Left Driver Sides, Halogen, Replacement Pair/Set
NV200 13-21 TAIL LAMP Right (Passenger) AND Left (Driver), Assembly, Halogen
OEM #s: 265553LM0A, 265503LM0A
Partslink #s: NI2801201,NI2800201, Partslink #: SET-REPN730189
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Quick Look
The Nissan NV200 tail light-also called a rear lamp, stop light, or rear combination lamp-fits all North-American NV200 vans and taxis built from 2013-2021. It holds the brake, running, turn-signal, and reverse bulbs, keeps you legal under U.S. lighting rules, and can be swapped in minutes with basic tools. Bulb sizes are 3157 or 7443 (dual-filament) depending on trim, and many owners upgrade to longer-lasting LEDs for brighter, cooler light. A healthy lamp prevents tickets and rear-end crashes; if you see cracks, water, or flicker, fix it fast. (Alla Lighting Automotive LED Bulbs, CarCareKiosk, GoRECON, eCFR)
Part Basics
The tail light lives at the back corners of the cargo doors. Its red lens lets drivers behind you see when you slow, while clear sections cover the reverse bulb. Nissan calls it a rear combination lamp because four signals share one housing. (Wikipedia)
Fit & Years
- Works on U.S. and Canadian NV200 (gas) and e-NV200 (electric) vans built 2013-2021. (, CarCareKiosk)
- Also fits the NV200 Taxi-the yellow cab version-because the body panels are the same. (Cars.com)
Bulbs & Power
- Stop/turn/running = 3157 or 7443 dual-filament bulb. Check your build month to be sure. (oreillyauto.com, Advance Auto Parts)
- Reverse = 921 single-filament.
- LED upgrade cuts power draw about 80 % and can last 50k-60k hours. (GoRECON)
- Wires: red/blue is tail power; black or black/white is ground. (NICOclub)
- Fuse "POS" (F6) in the cabin box protects the circuit. (nv200forum.com)
How It Works
When you press the brake, the body control module sends 12 V to the bright-filament; turning on head-lights feeds the dim-filament. A weather-sealed gasket keeps dust and rain out, and the lens is molded from impact-resistant polycarbonate. (japan-carrepair.com, karparts360.com)
Safety Rules
U.S. law (FMVSS 108) requires red stop lamps visible 1000 ft at night and amber or red turn lamps that flash 60-120 times a minute. Lamps must activate within 0.5 s of pedal press. (eCFR)
High-mount center brake lamps cut rear-end crashes by about 4 %. (NHTSA)
Common Problems
- Burned bulb-only one side lights.
- Moisture or fog inside lens; look for cracks or loose gasket. (YouTube)
- Corroded socket causes flicker; clean with dielectric grease.
- Harness rub-through on early 2013 vans (see recall 13V521000) may blow fuse. (Cars.com)
Install Steps
- Open rear door and remove two Phillips screws holding the lamp.
- Pull straight back; hidden pins release.
- Twist bulb sockets ⅛ turn and remove.
- Swap bulb or whole assembly.
- Re-seat pins, tighten screws, test lights. A video walk-through for the 2015 van shows the exact motion. (CarCareKiosk)
Upgrade Ideas
- LED tail-lamp kits improve brightness and run cooler. Pick DOT-marked units so they meet FMVSS 108. (GoRECON, eCFR)
- Add an inline load-resistor if the turn-signals hyper-flash after LED swap.
- Install clear lens guards for fleet vans to cut breakage.
Wiring Tips
For custom lighting (backup alarms, trailer plugs):
- Tap red/blue wire for running-lamp feed and black for ground. (NICOclub)
- Use solder-seals or heat-shrink butt connectors-don't use twist caps in wet panels.
- The full NV200 electrical manual shows every connector and color code. (japan-carrepair.com)
Recalls & Checks
No tail-lamp-specific recall exists, but always check your VIN at Nissan's recall portal to be certain. (Nissan USA)
Steering-column (13V603000) and camera-software (R1911) recalls do not affect the lamp but may appear in your report. (Kbb.com, NHTSA)
The same basic lamp shape appears on the Chevrolet City Express (a rebadged NV200), but bolt pattern and wiring differ-verify before swapping. (Wikipedia)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which bulb does my 2020 NV200 use?
A: Most 2018-2021 vans use a 7443 dual-filament bulb for stop and tail; check the stamping on your old bulb or your owner's manual. (Alla Lighting Automotive LED Bulbs)
Q: My tail light fills with water after rain. Can I fix it?
A: Yes-remove the lamp, dry it, then add a thin bead of clear silicone around the lens seam or drill a 2 mm vent hole in the bottom edge. (Reddit)
Q: Do LEDs need extra parts?
A: Sometimes. If the turn signal blinks fast, add a 6-ohm 50-W resistor in parallel with each LED bulb. (GoRECON)
Q: Is it legal to tint the lens?
A: States vary. FMVSS 108 says the red stop lamp must still meet brightness tests, so heavy tint can be illegal and may fail inspection. (eCFR)
Q: My parking lights work but brake light doesn't. What now?
A: Replace the dual-filament bulb; one filament can burn out while the other stays lit. If new bulb fails, check the red/blue power wire and fuse F6. (nv200forum.com, NICOclub)
Q: Can I swap an NV200 Taxi lamp onto my cargo van?
A: Yes, the mounting points match, but be sure the wiring connector has the same pin layout before installation. (Cars.com)
Helpful Outbound Resources
- NV200 specifications
- FMVSS 108 lighting rule
- NHTSA rear-lighting safety study
- Bulb-size chart for NV200
- Step-by-step replacement video
- LED vs. halogen facts
- Nissan recall lookup