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Subaru Forester Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Subaru Forester from 1998 to 2022. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Subaru forester changed low beam specifications across model years — 2006–2013: HID-D2R LED; 1998–2005: 9003 LED; 2017–2019: H11 LED; 2014–2016: HID-D4R LED. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1998 – 2022
25 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fog Light | 9006 LED(1998–2013) H11 LED(2014–2019) H16(2020–2022) H3 LED(2003–2005) | 25 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7440NA LED(2001–2019) 1156 LED(1998–2000) 7440NA(2020–2022) | 24 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 7443 LED(2009–2016) 168 LED(2003–2008) 1157NA LED(1998–2002) 2825 LED(2017–2019) W5W(2020–2020) | 23 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 168(1998–2016) 2825(2017–2019) W5W(2020–2020) | 23 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 921(2001–2020) 7440(2009–2013) 1156(1998–2000) | 23 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | DE3175(1998–2020) | 23 years | Consistent |
| Door Light | W5W(2017–2020) 168(2014–2016) | 7 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | HID-D2R LED(2006–2013) 9003 LED(1998–2005) H11 LED(2017–2019) HID-D4R LED(2014–2016) | 22 years | Changed |
| High Beam | 9005 LED(2006–2019) 9003 LED(1998–2005) | 22 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 912 LED(1998–2008) 7443CK(2009–2015) LED Bulb(2017–2019) 7443(2010–2016) | 22 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 7440NA LED(2003–2016) 1157NA LED(1998–2002) 7444NA LED(2017–2019) | 22 years | Changed |
| Map Light | DE3175(1998–2019) | 22 years | Consistent |
| Parking Light | 168(2003–2016) 1157NA(1998–2002) 2825(2017–2019) | 22 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 168(1998–2016) 912(2009–2013) 2825(2017–2019) LED Light(2006–2008) DE3175(2001–2002) | 22 years | Changed |
| Daytime Running | 9005(2017–2018) | 2 years | Consistent |
| Tail Light | 7443CK(2005–2015) 7443(2001–2016) 1157(1998–2000) W5W(2017–2018) 168(2002–2002) | 21 years | Changed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have bulb size data for the Subaru Forester from 1998 to 2022, covering 25 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Subaru Forester changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2006–2013: HID-D2R LED; 1998–2005: 9003 LED; 2017–2019: H11 LED; 2014–2016: HID-D4R LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Subaru Forester uses a HID-D2R LED bulb for the low beam and a 9005 LED for the high beam, and a 9006 LED for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Subaru Forester uses a HID-D2R LED 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.