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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 LED; 2014–2018: HID-D5S LED; 2010–2013: H11B LED. 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 LED

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus
Low Beam
H7 LED(20192023)
HID-D5S LED(20142018)
H11B LED(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
High Beam
9005 LED(20142023)
H1 LED(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Fog Light
9006 LED(20192023)
H8 LED(20142018)
881 LED(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Brake Light
7506 LED(20142023)
921 LED(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Front
2357NA LED(20102018)
12496 LED(20192023)
14 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Rear
12496 LED(20192023)
1156NA LED(20142018)
1157NA LED(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
175(20192023)
DE3175(20182018)
6 yearsChanged
Parking Light
7528(20192023)
LED Bulb(20142018)
2357NA(20102013)
14 yearsChanged
Trunk Light
6418(20102018)
DE3175(20192023)
14 yearsChanged
Side Marker
2357 LED(20102018)
9 yearsConsistent

Common Forte Replacement Parts

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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 LED; 2014–2018: HID-D5S LED; 2010–2013: H11B LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.

The Kia Forte uses a H7 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 Kia Forte uses a H7 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.