Volkswagen Jetta headlight bulb size by year

The low beam, high beam and fog light bulbs for every Volkswagen Jetta from 2011–2027. Pick your year to jump straight to it. Each answer links to the page in Volkswagen’s owner’s manual it came from.

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Volkswagen Jetta bulb sizes at a glance

Years	Low beam	High beam
2011–2014	H7	—
2015–2016	H7	H7
2017–2018	H7	H7
2019–2027	LED	LED

Where a year lists more than one bulb, it depends on trim or headlight type; see that year’s section below.

2011–2014 Volkswagen Jetta headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	H7	Halogen headlamps Two sources

Where this comes from (1 source)

Philips Automotive Lighting Catalog 2002-2022, p. 346 and OSRAM bulb finder: JETTA IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.2 TSI (all years)

Buy bulbs for your 2011–2014 Volkswagen Jetta

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam.

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More H7 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
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Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
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LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	H7	Halogen headlamps Two sources
High beam	H7	Halogen headlamps Two sources

Where this comes from (1 source)

Philips Automotive Lighting Catalog 2002-2022, p. 346 and OSRAM bulb finder: JETTA IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.2 TSI (all years)

Buy bulbs for your 2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.

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More H7 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
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Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
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LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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2017–2018 Volkswagen Jetta headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	H7	Two sources
High beam	H7	Two sources

Where this comes from (1 source)

Philips Automotive Lighting Catalog 2002-2022, p. 346 and OSRAM bulb finder: JETTA IV (162, 163, AV3, AV2) 1.2 TSI (all years)

Buy bulbs for your 2017–2018 Volkswagen Jetta

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

Same light as the original bulb, at the lowest price. Fits your low beam, high beam.

Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto O’Reilly Walmart

More H7 options: brighter halogen, long life, LED upgrade

Brighter halogenPerformance halogen bulbs throw more light down the road. They usually wear out sooner.
Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts Walmart
Long lifeBuilt to last longer between changes. A good pick for high-beam and fog sockets you use often.
Amazon AutoZone Advance Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts Walmart
LED upgradeWhiter light and a long service life. Check that it fits your housing; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not DOT-approved for road use.
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2019–2027 Volkswagen Jetta headlight bulbs

Light	Bulb	Notes
Low beam	LED	LED headlamps standard (maker spec)
High beam	LED	LED headlamps standard (maker spec)

LED headlights are usually serviced as a complete lamp assembly rather than a separate bulb; a dealer or parts counter can quote the assembly for your trim.

Where this comes from (9 sources)

Always double-check the size printed on the old bulb’s base before you buy. See how we source our data. More Volkswagen models.