I have these on my 2020 Onyx, and relocated the incandescent reverse bulbs to the puddle lights in the doors. edit - the relocated incandescents can overheat so don't do it. Put LED puddle lights instead.

https://smile.amazon.com/AUXITO-Chipsets-Extremely-Reverse-Upgraded/dp/B0728DYR9H

 

I have these on my 2020 Onyx, and relocated the incandescent reverse bulbs to the puddle lights in the doors.

https://smile.amazon.com/AUXITO-Chipsets-Extremely-Reverse-Upgraded/dp/B0728DYR9H

I had tried some bulbs that didn't have the raised rib in the socket and they fit so loose, I pulled them ( in fear they would fall out). I noticed these don't have that rib, did they fit snug?

 

Diode dynamics XP36.

 

are you sure XP36 is correct? Can't find that on their site.

 

I installed Sylvania Zevo 921's on our 2017 OB.

 

I put in vled 921 equivalents in. I’m not overly impressed with the brightness. Or should I say throw. I can’t see much better with them.

 

I got the same bulbs as the ones for the trunk lights. I know they are much brighter but I haven't installed them yet

iBrightstar Newest 9-30V Super Bright Error Free T15 912 W16W 921 LED Bulbs with Projector replacement for Back Up Reverse Lights, Truck Cargo Lights, 3rd Brake Lights, Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074RFY776/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7XleEbPZ0WT64

 

I got the same bulbs as the ones for the trunk lights. I know they are much brighter but I haven't installed them yet

iBrightstar Newest 9-30V Super Bright Error Free T15 912 W16W 921 LED Bulbs with Projector replacement for Back Up Reverse Lights, Truck Cargo Lights, 3rd Brake Lights, Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074RFY776/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7XleEbPZ0WT64
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Your post reminded me that I had a single spare of one of these bulbs leftover from my cargo light upgrade. I went out and did a quick install on one BU light to compare it to the LED Ebay bulbs I had installed a few weeks. Results: These are brighter than the Ebay bulb (by quite a bit ) and those were much brighter than factory.)

 

Let me know if they work on the 2020. Thanks.

 

I have the hp36 on my 2020 with no issues.

 

Yep, they work fine on the 2020.

Now I wonder if the tail as turn signal mod from Diode Dynamics will work.

Really like it on the 2019.

 

I’m diggin’ the DIY nature of you Subaru folks!! Would never occur to me to change the backup lights in my brand new car.

 

I normally wouldn't, but the heavy privacy glass tinting in the rear window makes it necessary to have a brighter backup light. The stock reverse bulbs are so dim that I can only see out the back when I press the brakes. That really pushed me to get the brighter lights. I don't think brake lights should be brighter than reverse lights. Now my reverse lights are bright but not blindingly so - it's brighter than the brake lights, as it should be.

 

I just ordered another set. I'm going to replace the ebay cheapies. That will give me a matching spare as well.

 

I just did the replacement and wrote about it here:

What did you do with your 6th Gen Outback today?

I figure every generation needs this thread. So I'll begin: I saw a 2020 Onyx today!

www.subaruoutback.org

Over all, I am pretty happy so far. I will check again at night but I can tell the difference even in bright sunlight.

 

Not to detract from the LED backup focus on this thread. But the side marker bulbs on the rear corner (per manual; rear side marker lights (Outback) 12 V-5 W W5W.

i suspect based on the brands you guys used such as ibrightstar, Auxito, DiodeDynamics etc that a W5W bulb from them would work.

My question is should you buy the W5W bulb in a red colored led or is white ok?
I don't want the side marker to look washed out due to a white bulb.

 

it's a small enough light that it's not going to make much difference in a side marker location. The oem bulb isn't red tinted (although the output isn't the same color temperature as most LED replacements). If you want the closest to stock, find a LED that's in a color temperature range of the incandescent bulb (or very close).

I just stuck the same thing I was using for the license plate lights.

 

This guide may be of help.

 

Ah OK, yes 2020 is led. But I get what you're saying. It'll work fine.

Thanks all

 

Hmmm... wonder how we all functioned before there were backup cameras.?

 

921/T15: Morimoto's New XB LED Reverse Lights! LED640

Don't get caught backing up without good lighting! The Morimoto XB LED Reverse Lights are a smart purchase that increases your safety and swag.

www.morimotohid.com

Had these in my '17 maxima - they were awesome. No idea on how well they would perform in our vehicle.

I've had mixed results with morimoto - most have been fine but I did have a set of LED headlights that burnt out after 6 months

 

Do the LED reverse (back-up) lights help to make the rear-view camera image less grainy at night?

 

Yes but not entirely.

 

I tried the following from Amazon (click on links):

Holoco 6000k LED
Shuyee 6000k LED
iBrightStar LED
Xinyang 6500k LED (spoiler alert, this is the one to get)

Each is a different format for how the LEDs are arranged. I originally bought the Holoco for reverse lights and the Shuyee for the interior cargo light. I was a bit disappointed with the Holoco as the pattern wasn't very good and it wasn't all that much brighter than the OEM bulb.

For laughs I put the Shuyee in. Despite it rated on paper as a lot less lumens than Holoco the pattern was better and it appeared brighter. That's when it occurred to me it was more important to have light coming out 360 degrees from the "bulb" rather than focused out the back like the Holoco.

To hedge my bets, I ordered the iBrightStar and Xinyang. My concern with iBrightStar was the lens creating a hotspot and an inferior light pattern similar to the Holoco. For those that have the iBrightStar this is a fine option but to my eyes the Xinyang was better. It produced the most even light pattern and was overall brighter. I believe the reflector is at it's best when it has a light source that mimics an incandescent as closely as possible since that's what it was designed for. In my opinion the Xinyang is as close as you can get.

Considering the Xinyang is $8 for four, it's a great deal. Even if two fail I have spares. There's my 2 cents....

Pictures of the LEDs - Holoco, Shuyee, iBrightStar, Xinyang

 

@Grove - looks like you have had those Xinyang LED's in for some months now. Do you still like them? Also, did you notice if they sit closer to the lens than the OEM bulbs? Thanks!

 

I tried two different back up bulbs, one that looked like a paddle and one that had 360 degree LED's. I originally had the paddle shaped one and switched to the 360 one with the idea that it would better mimic a halogen but after changing just one side and comparing them, the paddle shaped one was superior in this case so I put the paddle shaped one back in.

the paddle (better) one is https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Chipsets-Extremely-Reverse-Upgraded/dp/B0728DYR9H

the 360 (junker) one is https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Backup-Reverse-Non-polarity-Replacement-dp-B08KFS93PS/dp/B08KFS93PS/

 

In the manual, the 912 is listed as a cargo light and the backup light is supposed to be w16w. Everyone on here is using 912/921 for backup light?