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Kia Forte Light Bulb Sizes

Complete bulb size reference for the Kia Forte from 2010 to 2023. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.

The Kia forte changed low beam specifications across model years — 2019–2023: H7; 2014–2018: D5S; 2010–2013: H11B. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.

Year Range

20102023

14 model years

Most Common Low Beam

H7

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus / Shop
Low Beam
H7(20192023)
D5S(20142018)
H11B(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
High Beam
9005(20142023)
H1(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Fog Light
9006(20192023)
H11(20142018)
881(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Brake Light
7506(20142023)
921(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Front
2357NA(20102018)
12496(20192023)
14 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Rear
12496(20192023)
1156NA(20142018)
1157NA(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Reverse Light
921(20102023)
14 yearsConsistent
Dome Light
DE3175(20102023)
14 yearsConsistent
License Plate
168(20102018)
2825(20192023)
14 yearsChanged
Map Light
DE3175(20102018)
175(20192023)
14 yearsChanged
Parking Light
7528(20192023)
2357NA(20102013)
9 yearsChanged
Trunk Light
6418(20102018)
DE3175(20192023)
14 yearsChanged
Tail Light
7528(20192020)
3157(20212021)
3 yearsChanged
Side Marker
2357(20102018)
194(20212021)
168(20202020)
11 yearsChanged
Daytime Running
7528(20192020)
2 yearsConsistent

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have bulb size data for the Kia Forte from 2010 to 2023, covering 14 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.

Yes, the Kia Forte changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2019–2023: H7; 2014–2018: D5S; 2010–2013: H11B. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.

The Kia Forte uses a H7 bulb for the low beam and a 9005 for the high beam, and a 9006 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.

Yes. The Kia Forte uses a H7 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.

Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.