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Volkswagen Passat Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Volkswagen Passat from 1990 to 2020. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Volkswagen passat changed low beam specifications across model years — 1998–2019: H7; 1990–1994: 9004; 2006–2009: D1S; 2001–2004: D2S; 1995–1997: 9006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1990 – 2020
31 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status / Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Light | 7506(1990–2009) 921(2011–2020) | 28 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | 6418(1990–2006) 2825(1998–2015) 6411(2007–2018) DE3423(2020–2020) | 25 years | Changed |
| High Beam | H7(2002–2015) 9004(1990–1994) H11(2016–2019) 9003(1998–2001) 9005(1995–1997) | 30 years | Changed |
| Low Beam | H7(1998–2019) 9004(1990–1994) D1S(2006–2009) D2S(2001–2004) 9006(1995–1997) | 30 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | H11(2011–2019) 9006(2006–2010) 9003(1998–2001) H3(2002–2004) H1(1995–1997) | 24 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7506(1990–2015) 7440(2016–2019) 12496(2002–2004) 7528(1998–2000) 7507(2005–2005) | 23 years | Changed |
| Tail Light | 7528(1990–2000) 921(2016–2019) W5W(2012–2015) 7225(2001–2001) | 17 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | 2825(1990–2001) 7440(2016–2019) W5W(1994–1994) | 13 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 7528(1990–1997) 2825(2011–2018) 2827(2006–2009) 3457NA(2002–2005) 1157NA(1998–2000) W5W(2016–2019) | 28 years | Changed |
| Door Light | W5W(2002–2019) | 17 years | Consistent |
| Map Light | 2825(1998–2018) W5W(2005–2019) | 21 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 7528(1990–1997) 7440NA(2011–2015) 64136(2006–2009) 3457NA(2001–2004) 2827(1998–2000) 12181NA(2017–2018) 3157CK(2005–2005) | 27 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 2825(2011–2015) 2827(2006–2009) 2821(2002–2004) | 12 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 6411(1990–2006) 2825(2011–2015) 6418(2007–2009) | 22 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 2825(1990–2015) 6418(2001–2006) W5W(1994–2010) | 22 years | Changed |
| Daytime Running | 7440(2012–2015) H7(1998–2001) | 8 years | Changed |
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We have bulb size data for the Volkswagen Passat from 1990 to 2020, covering 31 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Volkswagen Passat changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1998–2019: H7; 1990–1994: 9004; 2006–2009: D1S; 2001–2004: D2S; 1995–1997: 9006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Volkswagen Passat uses a H7 bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a H11 for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Volkswagen Passat 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.