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Tesla S Light Bulb Sizes

Complete bulb size reference for the Tesla S from 2012 to 2018. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.

The Tesla s changed low beam specifications across model years — 2012–2018: D3S; 2017: 9005. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.

Year Range

20122018

7 model years

Most Common Low Beam

D3S

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus / Shop
Low Beam
D3S(20122018)
9005(20172017)
7 yearsChanged
High Beam
D3S(20122018)
6 yearsConsistent
License Plate
6418(20122015)
4 yearsConsistent

Common S Replacement Parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have bulb size data for the Tesla S from 2012 to 2018, covering 7 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.

Yes, the Tesla S changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2012–2018: D3S; 2017–2017: 9005. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.

The Tesla S uses a D3S bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament). Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.

Yes. The Tesla S uses a D3S 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.