2012–2015 9th generation (FB/FG)
2012–2015 Honda Civic Headlight and Bulb Sizes
Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2012–2015 Honda Civic. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings.
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2012–2015 Honda Civic bulb chart
| Position | Bulb type |
|---|---|
| Low beam | 9006 (HB4). Sedan; coupe uses H11 |
| High beam | 9005 (HB3) |
| Fog light | H11 (where equipped) |
| note | All 9th-gen headlights are halogen; no factory LED or HID option in the US |
Bulb fitments can vary with option packages (halogen vs. LED lighting). Confirm the bulb you are removing matches before ordering.
Which Honda Civic model years does this cover?
These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2012 through 2015 — the 9th generation (FB/FG), compact sedan and coupe. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2015 Honda Civic
- 2012Generation launch. A hybrid (1.5L IMA) and a natural-gas 1.8L were also sold 2012–2015 in small numbers, not covered in detail here.
- 2013Emergency refresh after poor reviews: new fascias, upgraded interior, standard rearview camera
- 2014CVT replaces the 5-speed automatic on 1.8L models; Touring-like EX-L Navi tops the range; Si gains 5 hp (205)
2012–2015 Honda Civic headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a 2012–2015 Honda Civic use?
- 9006 (HB4). Sedan; coupe uses H11 for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.
What fog light bulb does a 2012–2015 Honda Civic take?
- H11 (where equipped).
Can you put LED bulbs in a 2012–2015 Honda Civic?
- Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault.
Sources
- AMSOIL product application guide, 2012 Civic 1.8L R18Z1 (oil capacity/viscosity)
- AMSOIL product application guide, 2014 Civic 2.4L K24Z7
- Honda parts, 17220-R1A-A01 engine air filter, 2012–2015 Civic
- Honda parts, 12290-R1A-A01 / 12290-R1Z-A01 spark plugs
- TirePressure.org, 2013 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Honda Civic EPA ratings
- Honda News, 2013 Civic Sedan specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)
- AutoZone, 2013 Civic headlight bulb fitment (9006 low / 9005 high)
- 9thGenCivic forum, ATF DW-1 drain & fill volume; Si spark plug spec
