Hyundai Elantra · 2012–2025
Hyundai Elantra Headlight and Bulb Sizes
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Hyundai Elantra headlight bulbs specification changed by year?
| Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | LED standard on Limited/N Line/N/Hybrid Limited; halogen projector on SE/SEL | LED (upper trims); halogen (SE/SEL) | N/A |
| 2017–2020 | H7 (halogen on SE/SEL/Eco; LED projector standard on Limited/Sport from the 2019 facelift) | H1 (halogen trims); LED module on Limited/Sport post-facelift | N/A |
| 2012–2016 | H7 (halogen; projector on some Limited trims) | H1 | H8 (where equipped) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The headlight bulbs on a Hyundai Elantra is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2021–2025 Hyundai Elantra
CN7 (7th generation) · Compact sedan · Bulbs
2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra
AD (6th generation) · Compact sedan · Bulbs
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra
MD/UD (5th generation) · Compact sedan (also sold as Coupe 2013–2014 and GT 5-door hatchback through 2016 on the related UD platform) · Bulbs
Hyundai Elantra headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a Hyundai Elantra use?
- LED standard on Limited/N Line/N/Hybrid Limited; halogen projector on SE/SEL for the low beam and LED (upper trims); halogen (SE/SEL) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.
Can you put LED bulbs in a Hyundai Elantra?
- 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
- Ontario Hyundai, Elantra oil type & capacity by model year (2021–2026 engines)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Elantra 2.0L Smartstream MPI oil spec/capacity
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Elantra 1.6L Hybrid oil spec/capacity
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Elantra N 2.0L Turbo oil spec/capacity
- OilShop.ca, 2025 Elantra N oil type, capacity, filter
- Konig Wheels fit check, Elantra N factory wheel/tire fitment (245/35R19, 5x114.3)
- Michelin USA, Elantra N tire sizes and pressures
- Paragon/EBay, Elantra N 360mm front brake rotor OE diameter
- NHTSA recall 22V-123/22V-218/22V-354, seat belt pretensioner explosion risk
- NHTSA recall 24V-879, rearview camera failure
- NHTSA recall 24V-308, EGR valve electrical short
- fueleconomy.gov, 2022 Elantra EPA ratings (all trims incl. Hybrid, N)
- Edmunds, 2022 Elantra Hybrid specs (curb weight, fuel tank, mpg)
- Cabin air filter 97133-L1000 fitment (2021–2022 Elantra)
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