--- title: "Hyundai Sonata Headlight and Bulb Sizes" description: "How the Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs specification changed from 2011 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the Hyundai Sonata. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/bulbs" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Hyundai Sonata Headlight and Bulb Sizes The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs specification changed by year? | Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020-2025/bulbs) | LED or halogen projector depending on trim. Confirm in manual | LED or halogen depending on trim. Confirm in manual | N/A | | [2015-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/bulbs) | H7 (halogen; projector or reflector depending on trim). Confirm in manual | 9005 (HB3). Confirm in manual | N/A | | [2011-2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/bulbs) | H7 (halogen, typical for this generation; confirm in manual) | 9005 (HB3). Confirm in manual | N/A | ## Full specifications by generation The headlight bulbs on a Hyundai Sonata 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. - [2020-2025 Hyundai Sonata Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020-2025/bulbs) - [2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/bulbs) - [2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/bulbs) ## Hyundai Sonata headlight bulbs: common questions ### What headlight bulb does a Hyundai Sonata use? LED or halogen projector depending on trim. Confirm in manual for the low beam and LED or halogen depending on trim. 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 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 - [Wikipedia, Hyundai Smartstream engine family (G1.6T, G1.6T Hybrid, displacement/output data)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Smartstream_engine) - [AMSoil lookup, 2022 Sonata 2.5L oil viscosity/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/hyundai/sonata/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-a-a/) - [Costa Oils, 2023 Sonata 2.5L Turbo (N Line) oil guide](https://costaoils.com/2023-hyundai-sonata-2-5l-turbo-oil-change-guide-2/) - [Hyundai Forums, N Line owner's manual 0W-30 vs. 0W-20 cap discussion](https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/0w-20-oil-only-one-listed.671641/) - [Goodyear, 2024 Sonata factory tire fitments by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Hyundai/Sonata/2024) - [Headquarter Hyundai, 2020 Sonata fuel tank capacity and EPA mpg](https://www.headquarterhyundai.com/research/2020-hyundai-sonata-mpg/) - [US News, 2021 Sonata Limited 1.6T engine specs](https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/hyundai/sonata/2021/specs/sonata-limited-1-6t-416162) - [Go-Parts, 2021-2024 Hyundai/Kia 2.5L Smartstream (G4KN) oil dilution/piston-ring notes](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/engine-complete-assembly-kia-sorento-hyundai-santa-fe-hyundai-sonata-2021-2024) ## Find your exact Sonata - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2012) - [2011](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011) More Hyundai Sonata guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/filters) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.