---
title: "2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Headlight and Bulb Sizes"
description: "Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/bulbs"
updated: "2026-08-21"
---

# 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Headlight and Bulb Sizes

Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings.

## 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata bulb chart

| Position | Bulb type |
| --- | --- |
| Low beam | H7 (halogen, typical for this generation; confirm in manual) |
| High beam | 9005 (HB3). Confirm in manual |
| note | Bulb types not independently verified this session; cross-check against your VIN before buying. |

Note: Bulb fitments can vary with option packages (halogen vs. LED lighting). Confirm the bulb you are removing matches before ordering.

## Which Hyundai Sonata model years does this cover?

These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Hyundai Sonata built from 2011 through 2014, the YF (6th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2011 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011)
- [2012 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2012)
- [2013 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2013)
- [2014 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2014)

## What changed during the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2011 | Generation launch (US sales began in 2010 for MY2011); Sonata Hybrid joins the lineup |
| 2012-2014 | Mid-cycle facelift, Korean-built cars refreshed in 2012, North American-built cars in late 2013 for MY2014 |
| 2013 | Minor feature reshuffling among trims; the base GLS model's manual transmission is discontinued |
| 2014 | North American-built Sonatas receive the mid-cycle refresh previewed on Korean-built cars in 2012 (new grille, LED-accented lighting, revised wheels); first US-built model year with the facelifted styling |

## 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs: common questions

### What headlight bulb does a 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata use?

H7 (halogen, typical for this generation; confirm in manual) for the low beam and 9005 (HB3). Confirm in manual 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 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata?

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

- [NHTSA, 15V-568 recall report (Theta II connecting rod bearing)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCLRPT-15V568-9490.PDF)
- [NHTSA, 17V-226 recall notice (expanded Theta II campaign)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCONL-17V226-5273.pdf)
- [NHTSA, Hyundai consent order, Nov. 2020 (Theta II engine warranty extension)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/hyundaiconsentorder11272020)
- [NHTSA press release, consent orders with Hyundai and Kia over Theta II recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-announces-consent-orders-hyundai-and-kia-over-theta-ii-recall)
- [Hyundai, Campaign 966 (Knock Sensor Detection System / powertrain extended warranty)](https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaign966)
- [NHTSA, 23V-651 recall report (ABS module fire risk, Sonata Hybrid)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V651-6950.PDF)
- [NHTSA press release, Kia and Hyundai 'park outside' fire-risk recall](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-kia-and-hyundai-park-outside)
- [AMSoil lookup, 2013 Sonata 2.0T oil viscosity/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/hyundai/sonata/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-b-1-turbo/)
- [Goodyear, 2013 Sonata factory tire fitments by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Hyundai/Sonata/2013)
- [US News, 2012 Sonata 2.4L Limited specs (fuel tank, EPA mpg)](https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/hyundai/sonata/2012/specs/sonata-4dr-sdn-2-4-auto-ltd-336320)

## Other Hyundai Sonata generations

- [2020-2025 Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020-2025/bulbs)
- [2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/bulbs)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/bulbs).

## More for the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/filters)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.