2013–2018 Nissan Altima Headlight and Bulb Sizes

Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover?

These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2013 through 2018 — the L33 (5th generation), mid-size sedan. 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 2013–2018 Nissan Altima

• 2013Generation launch: new platform, 0W-20 oil and NS-3 CVT fluid for the 2.5, 27/38 mpg
• 2016Mid-cycle refresh begins: new exterior styling and fascias, updated features; SR sport trim introduced (2.5 and 3.5)
• 2016–2018Major facelift: new fascias and hood, SR sport trim added (2.5 and 3.5), available Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking. Mechanical service specs (oil, filters, wipers, battery) carry over.
• 2017Carries over unchanged from 2016; a mid-year trim-lineup shuffle follows partway through the model year
• 2018Final year for the L33 and for the 3.5L V6 Altima

What headlight bulb does a 2013–2018 Nissan Altima use?

H11 (halogen; full-LED headlamps on some 2016–2018 SR/SL) 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 2013–2018 Nissan Altima take?

H11 (where equipped).

Can you put LED bulbs in a 2013–2018 Nissan Altima?

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.