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Volkswagen Beetle Light Bulb Sizes
Complete bulb size reference for the Volkswagen Beetle from 1965 to 2019. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.
The Volkswagen beetle changed low beam specifications across model years — 2012–2019: HID-D8S LED; 1967–1975: 6014 LED; 2006–2009: H7 LED; 2003–2005: H1 LED; 1965–1966: 6006 LED. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.
Year Range
1965 – 2019
25 model yearsBulb Sizes Across Years
| Position | Bulb Type(s) | Years | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Beam | HID-D8S LED(2012–2019) 6014 LED(1967–1975) H7 LED(2006–2009) H1 LED(2003–2005) 6006 LED(1965–1966) | 25 years | Changed |
| High Beam | HID-D8S LED(2012–2019) 6014 LED(1967–1975) H7 LED(2006–2009) H1 LED(2003–2005) 6006 LED(1965–1966) | 25 years | Changed |
| Fog Light | LED Fog Light(1965–1975) H8 LED(2012–2016) H11 LED(2006–2009) 9006 LED(2017–2019) H1 LED(2003–2005) | 25 years | Changed |
| Brake Light | LED Bulb(2003–2019) Brake Light Assembly(1965–1975) | 25 years | Changed |
| Side Marker | 7443 LED(2012–2019) 2825 LED(2003–2009) 97 LED(1973–1975) 1157 LED(1971–1971) | 19 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Front | 64136 LED(2006–2019) 1157 LED(1971–1975) 1034 LED(1967–1970) 2357NA LED(2003–2005) 1129 LED(1965–1966) | 25 years | Changed |
| Turn Signal Rear | 7506 LED(2003–2019) 12496 LED(2006–2009) 1156 LED(1971–1975) 1073 LED(1967–1970) 1154 LED(1965–1966) | 25 years | Changed |
| License Plate | 2825(2003–2019) 89(1967–1975) 63(1965–1966) | 25 years | Changed |
| Map Light | 2825(2012–2019) PC194(2003–2009) | 15 years | Changed |
| Parking Light | 7443(2012–2019) 2825(2003–2009) 1157(1971–1975) 1034(1967–1970) 63(1965–1966) | 25 years | Changed |
| Reverse Light | 921(2012–2019) 64136(2006–2009) 1156(1971–1975) 1073(1967–1970) 7506(2003–2005) | 23 years | Changed |
| Trunk Light | LED Light(1965–1975) 6411(2012–2019) 2825(2003–2009) | 25 years | Changed |
| Dome Light | 6418(2006–2009) | 4 years | Consistent |
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We have bulb size data for the Volkswagen Beetle from 1965 to 2019, covering 25 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.
Yes, the Volkswagen Beetle changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 2012–2019: HID-D8S LED; 1967–1975: 6014 LED; 2006–2009: H7 LED; 2003–2005: H1 LED; 1965–1966: 6006 LED. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.
The Volkswagen Beetle uses a HID-D8S LED bulb for the low beam (same bulb serves both high and low beam via dual filament), and a LED Fog Light for the fog lights. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.
Yes. The Volkswagen Beetle uses a HID-D8S 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.