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What Size Bulbs Does a 2012 Bugatti Veyron Use?

Correct headlight, fog light, and tail light bulb sizes. Sourced from OEM catalog data.

Installation Difficulty

Easy (Plug and Play)

Est. Replacement Cost

$50 - $150 (HID System)

What Lighting System Does the 2012 Bugatti Veyron Have?

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron features a comprehensive lighting system with 10 bulb positions. It uses factory HID/Xenon technology with D2S projector headlights. The Veyron has been available from 2006 to 2012, and the 2012 model falls in the late-generation years.

Can You Put LED Bulbs in a 2012 Bugatti Veyron?

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron comes equipped with factory D2S HID/Xenon headlights. These already produce significantly more light than halogen bulbs, so upgrading is generally unnecessary. When your HID bulbs burn out, replace them with OEM-spec D2S HID bulbs to maintain the correct color temperature and beam pattern. Avoid cheap aftermarket HID bulbs as they can produce incorrect beam patterns and blind oncoming drivers. Your fog lights use a LED Fog Light halogen bulb, which can be upgraded to LED for a whiter color match with your HID headlights.

How to Replace Bulbs on a 2012 Bugatti Veyron

To remove the headlight bulb, disconnect the wiring harness, then twist the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. Older model years like the 2012 Veyron typically offer easy access to the headlight bulbs from behind the headlight assembly under the hood. Most owners can complete the swap in under 10 minutes per side. HID headlights operate at high voltage. Always disconnect the battery before working on the headlight assembly. Never touch the HID ballast while the headlights are on, and handle the D2S capsule with gloves to avoid oil contamination. The fog lights are accessed from underneath the front bumper. You may need to remove a few plastic clips or screws from the fender liner to reach the LED Fog Light fog light socket.

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Upgrade All 10 Positions at Once

Low Beam: HID-D2S LEDHigh Beam: H7 LEDFog Light: LED Fog LightBrake Light: LED BulbTurn Signal Front: 3457NA LEDSide Marker: LED BulbTurn Signal Rear: LED BulbReverse Light: LED BulbParking Light: 3457NATrunk Light: LED Light
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2012 Bugatti Veyron Complete Bulb Size Chart

PositionBulb SizeShop
Low Beam
HID-D2S LEDBuy HID-D2S LED
High Beam
H7 LEDBuy H7 LED
Fog Light
LED Fog LightBuy LED Fog Light
Brake Light
LED BulbBuy LED Bulb
Turn Signal Front
3457NA LEDBuy 3457NA LED
Side Marker
LED BulbBuy LED Bulb
Turn Signal Rear
LED BulbBuy LED Bulb
Reverse Light
LED BulbBuy LED Bulb
Parking Light
3457NABuy 3457NA
Trunk Light
LED LightBuy LED Light

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How Long Do 2012 Bugatti Veyron Headlight Bulbs Last?

HID/Xenon headlights on the 2012 Bugatti Veyron typically last 2,000 to 3,000 hours, or about 4 to 6 years of regular driving. As HID bulbs age, they shift color toward pink or purple, which is a clear sign that replacement is needed. Flickering on startup also indicates a worn bulb or failing ballast. At 14 years old, the original bulbs on your Veyron are likely overdue for replacement. Even if they still illuminate, reduced brightness significantly impacts nighttime safety. When one headlight burns out, replace both sides at the same time. Bulbs from the same batch age at similar rates, and mismatched brightness is distracting to oncoming drivers.

What Bulbs Are Compatible with the 2012 Bugatti Veyron?

Using the wrong bulb size can cause improper beam patterns that reduce your visibility and blind other drivers. It can also cause overheating inside the headlight housing, potentially warping the plastic lens or reflector. Always verify the bulb number before purchasing.

2012 Bugatti Veyron Headlight FAQ

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron uses a HID-D2S LED bulb for the low beam headlights. We recommend upgrading to LED for better visibility.

The high beam bulb size for the 2012 Bugatti Veyron is H7 LED.

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron uses a dual bulb headlight system. This means you have separate bulbs for high and low beams.

Yes, the 2012 Bugatti Veyron comes with standard halogen bulbs from the factory, but they can be upgraded to LED. You will need a HID-D2S LED LED conversion kit for the low beams.

Yes, the 2012 Bugatti Veyron takes a LED Fog Light bulb for the fog light position.

Turn off the vehicle and open the hood. Locate the headlight assembly from behind, remove the dust cover or retaining clip, disconnect the wiring harness, twist the old HID-D2S LED bulb counter-clockwise to remove it, then insert the new bulb and reassemble. The whole process typically takes 10 to 30 minutes per side depending on accessibility.

LED bulbs used off-road or in auxiliary lights are legal everywhere. For on-road headlight use, legality varies by state. Many states allow LED retrofits as long as the beam pattern meets DOT standards. For the best legal compliance, choose a DOT-approved HID-D2S LED LED kit that is designed as a direct replacement and produces a proper cutoff pattern without excessive glare.

A pair of HID HID-D2S LED bulbs costs $50 to $150. If you have a shop do the work, expect an additional $20 to $50 in labor per bulb. Replacing them yourself at home saves the labor cost and usually takes under 30 minutes.

Halogen bulbs produce a warm yellow light (around 3200K), last 500 to 1000 hours, and draw more power. LED bulbs emit a brighter white light (5000-6000K), last 25,000+ hours, and use less energy. LED upgrades for the HID-D2S LED position are available as direct plug-and-play replacements.

Did Bugatti Veyron Bulb Sizes Change Over the Years?

The Bugatti Veyron has maintained consistent bulb sizes across all model years from 2006 to 2012. The low beam has used a HID-D2S LED bulb throughout, which means replacement parts and LED upgrade kits are widely available and well-tested for this model. If you find a deal on bulbs for any Veyron year in this range, they will fit your 2012 model.

Other Veyron Years

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Veyron 16.4

Other Vehicles That Use HID-D2S LED Bulbs

These vehicles from other makes also use a HID-D2S LED low beam bulb:

2019 Infiniti QX602019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2019 Mitsubishi RVR2019 Nissan 370Z2018 Honda Odyssey2017 Infiniti QX50