Volkswagen Passat headlight bulb size by year

The low beam, high beam and fog light bulbs for every Volkswagen Passat from 1998–2022. 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 Passat bulb sizes at a glance

YearsLow beamHigh beam
1998–2000H7—
2002–2010H7H7
2020–2022LEDLED

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

1998–2000 Volkswagen Passat headlight bulbs

LightBulbNotes
Low beamH7 Two sources
Where this comes from (1 source)

Buy bulbs for your 1998–2000 Volkswagen Passat

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

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

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

2002–2010 Volkswagen Passat headlight bulbs

LightBulbNotes
Low beamH7Halogen headlamps Two sources
High beamH7Halogen headlamps Two sources
Where this comes from (1 source)

Buy bulbs for your 2002–2010 Volkswagen Passat

RecommendedH7 standard replacement

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

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

2020–2022 Volkswagen Passat headlight bulbs

LightBulbNotes
Low beamLEDLED headlamps standard (maker spec)
High beamLEDLED 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 (3 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.