The Baja Designs 448247 is a backup-lighting kit for the 2024 and newer Tacoma, built around two compact S2 Sport LED pods that mount underneath the rear bumper. Each light provides 1,581 raw lumens, according to the manufacturer. The kit includes a toggle switch harness, so you can run the lights from a switch you install yourself, plus a splitter harness, rear circuit adaptors, and mounting brackets. One owner on user forums said a single S2 did not wash out the backup camera, which is a concern when running two. The wide cornering beam is the reason to pick this kit over a cheap pod: it spreads light across the hitch and cargo area, not just straight behind the truck.
The manufacturer lists fitment for 2024 through 2026 Tacoma trims. If your truck has factory auxiliary switches, the separately sold Upfitter harness (600101) lets you use those switches instead of adding a dash toggle. The manufacturer notes that the upfitter harness only works with the 448247 reverse kit. Owners on user forums have also reported that the rear circuit wire did not match the rear junction box on a 2025 hybrid Tacoma, so confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before ordering. Searches for 2024 Tacoma backup light toggle switch install, 448247 upfitter harness, and 4th-gen Tacoma bumper reverse lights point to this exact configuration.
No. The manufacturer states that the 448248 kit will not work with the Upfitter harness (600101), which is only designed for the 448247 reverse kit.
Owners on user forums have reported that two S2 pods flood the reverse camera image. One owner who ran a single S2 reported that it did not interfere with the camera.
Owners on user forums have reported that the rear circuit connector on a 2025 hybrid did not match the harness they received. The manufacturer's compatibility guidance should be confirmed before purchase.
The kit ships with brackets, a splitter harness, a toggle harness, and hardware, and the manufacturer publishes an installation sheet for it. Owners on user forums describe the install as more involved than a typical front fog light swap, so read the full sheet before starting. The manufacturer's sheet for its older 2005–2023 Tacoma reverse kit (a different part number) calls for 4mm and 6mm Allen wrenches, a 12mm or 10mm socket, a 13mm Allen wrench, and a ¾" drill or stepped drill, and it notes that extra hardware is included in case your vehicle was not equipped with a tow package. Confirm the 4th-generation steps against the sheet for this kit before you drill or remove any bumper hardware.
