Fitment Guaranteed for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta

1981 Volkswagen Jetta Bulb Sizes

Correct headlight, fog light, and tail light bulb sizes. Sourced from OEM catalog data.

LED Flicker Warning

This vehicle (Volkswagen) is known to use a CANbus system that checks for burnt-out bulbs. Installing standard LEDs may cause them to flicker or trigger a dashboard error.

We highly recommend using a CANbus decoder or "Anti-Flicker" resistors.

Full Bulb Size Chart

Position	Bulb Size	Shop
Low Beam	H4656 LED	Check Price on Amazon
High Beam	H4651 LED	Check Price on Amazon
Fog Light	LED Fog Light	Check Price on Amazon
Brake Light	Brake Light Assembly	Check Price on Amazon
Side Marker	2821 LED	Check Price on Amazon
Turn Signal Front	7528 LED	Check Price on Amazon
Turn Signal Rear	7506 LED	Check Price on Amazon
Dome Light	6411	Check Price on Amazon
License Plate	3893	Check Price on Amazon
Parking Light	7528	Check Price on Amazon
Reverse Light	7506	Check Price on Amazon
Trunk Light	6418	Check Price on Amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1981 Volkswagen Jetta uses a H4656 LED bulb for the low beam headlights. We recommend upgrading to LED for better visibility.

The high beam bulb size for the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta is H4651 LED.

Yes, the 1981 Volkswagen Jetta takes a LED Fog Light bulb for the fog light position.

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Disclaimer

Bulb sizes can vary by trim level. Always check your owner's manual or remove the existing bulb to verify the size before purchasing. We may earn a commission from links on this page.