Tail Lights Price in Kenya: Matching Side, Shape and Model

Partsultan parts desk · 2026-10-24

Why tail lights get replaced so often

Tail lights take a beating in Nairobi. A reversing knock, a boda boda in traffic or a tight gate is enough to crack one. Lenses also fade in the sun and seals harden, so water gets in and bulbs fail. The driver behind you needs to see your brake lights and indicators, so fix a cracked lamp quickly rather than taping it. This guide shows what tail lights cost in our stock, how to make sure you buy the right one, and what to check before you fit it.

Tail light, rear light, boot light: what you are buying

Kenyans use several names for the same part, so here is how our listings work. - A tail light (also called a rear light, back light or rear combination lamp) is the main lamp on the corner of the body. It usually holds the tail light, brake light, indicator and often the reverse light. - A boot light is the inner lamp mounted on the boot lid or tailgate on cars where the rear lights are split in two. When you open the boot, it moves with the lid. - Bulbs are sold separately. Our guide to bulbs and fog lights covers them: https://partsultan.com/blog/fog-lights-bulbs-price-kenya If the light works but one function is dead, check the bulb and the holder first. A KES 3,000 lamp is no use if the real fault is a corroded bulb holder.

Tail light prices in our stock (October 2026)

We hold 39 tail light and boot light lines. Most are ex-Japan: original lamps removed from vehicles in Japan. Almost all are single units, so the price is per piece and per side. Of the 37 lines with a listed price, they run from KES 3,000 to KES 20,000. Toyota - Probox: left KES 8,000, right KES 10,000 - Axio: right KES 8,000 - Vitz 2012: right KES 6,000 - Crown 2012: left tail light KES 3,000, plus left and right boot lights at KES 3,000 each - Sienta: left and right boot lights, KES 3,000 each - Prado 2012: left and right, KES 10,000 each - Prado 2016: left, KES 20,000 - Fortuner: left and right, KES 10,000 each - Hilux: right, KES 10,000 - Land Cruiser V8: right, KES 13,000 - Noah: left, KES 18,000 - Vanguard: right, KES 18,000 Nissan - Note 2012 (E12): right KES 4,000; left KES 4,000 and KES 6,000 (two different units) - March: left and right, KES 4,000 each, several units - X-Trail: left KES 5,000, and a second listing at KES 5,000 - Skyline: right, KES 4,000 Mazda and others - Mazda CX-5 2014: left and right, KES 10,000 each, plus another right-hand CX-5 lamp at KES 10,000 - Mazda Demio: left, KES 10,000 - Honda CR-V: right, KES 5,000 - Isuzu D-Max 2014–2018: right, KES 10,000 - Ford Ranger: right, KES 10,000 - Subaru Forester: a right tail light and a boot light, price on request See them all on our tail lights page: https://partsultan.com/shop/tail-lights. For the most-stocked models, go straight to the Nissan March (https://partsultan.com/makes/nissan/march/tail-lights), Nissan Note (https://partsultan.com/makes/nissan/note/tail-lights), Mazda CX-5 (https://partsultan.com/makes/mazda/cx5/tail-lights) or Toyota Crown (https://partsultan.com/makes/toyota/crown/tail-lights) tail light pages.

How to choose the right tail light

Four checks prevent nearly every wrong order we see. 1. Left or right, as you sit in the driver's seat. In Kenya the driver sits on the right, so "right-hand side" means the driver's side. Do not judge the side by standing behind the car facing it. 2. Year of manufacture, not registration year. A car made in 2011 and registered here in 2014 needs the 2011 lamp. Your logbook or the plate inside the door frame shows it. Our guide explains where to look: https://partsultan.com/blog/find-right-car-part-chassis-code-oem-number 3. Facelift. Many models changed the rear lamps mid-generation. The Nissan Note E11 and E12 use completely different rear lamps, and our 2012 and 2016 Prado lamps are different units at different prices. Send us a photo of the whole rear of the car. 4. Bulb or LED. Some later lamps use built-in LEDs instead of bulbs, with a different plug. If your old lamp has LEDs, the replacement must match, or the wiring will not fit. On cars with split rear lamps, check whether the broken part is the body-mounted tail light or the boot light on the lid. They are separate parts with separate prices.

Ex-Japan, new or genuine?

For tail lights we stock ex-Japan lamps. They are the original part the car was built with, so the shape and mounting points match exactly. They are used, so we check each one for cracks, broken tabs and moisture before it goes on the shelf. New aftermarket tail lights are cheaper, but fit and lens quality vary. Genuine new lamps from a dealer fit perfectly but cost far more. Our comparison explains the trade-off: https://partsultan.com/blog/ex-japan-vs-new-vs-genuine-car-parts-kenya

Signs your tail light needs replacing

- A crack or hole in the lens, even a small one. Water will follow. - Fogging or droplets inside the lamp after rain or a car wash. - A faded, pinkish lens that looks dull compared with the other side. - A broken mounting tab, so the lamp rattles or sits proud of the body.

Fitting tips

- Most tail lights are held by two to four nuts reached from inside the boot, behind a trim panel or a small cover. Some also have a clip on the outer edge that needs a firm, straight pull. - Move the bulb holders from the old lamp to the new one only if they are in good condition. Clean any green corrosion off the contacts. - Check the rubber seal between the lamp and the body. A missing seal lets water and dust into the boot. - Test every function before tightening: tail, brake, indicator, reverse and the number plate light if it is part of the lamp. - If your bumper also took the knock, see our bumper guide: https://partsultan.com/blog/bumper-price-kenya

Frequently asked questions

What is the tail light price in Kenya? In our stock, ex-Japan tail lights cost KES 3,000 to KES 20,000 per side as of October 2026. Small cars such as the March and Note sit at the low end. The Prado, Noah and Vanguard sit at the top. Can I buy only one side? Yes. Prices are per side. Will a tail light from a different year fit? Only if the shape and plug did not change between those years. Send us the year and a photo and we will tell you before you pay. Do you sell tail light bulbs? Yes, we stock common bulbs. Bring the old bulb or tell us its number.

How to order from Partsultan

WhatsApp or call +254 791 371 515 with your car's model, year of manufacture, the side you need, and a photo of the rear of the car. We confirm the exact lamp and send photos of the actual unit. Pay by M-Pesa. We deliver the same day within Nairobi and send countrywide by courier. You can also see the lamp at our shop in Industrial Area, Nairobi, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm.

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