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title: "2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Headlight and Bulb Sizes"
description: "Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/bulbs"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Headlight and Bulb Sizes

Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings.

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla bulb chart

| Position | Bulb type |
| --- | --- |
| Low beam | 9006 (HB4) halogen |
| High beam | 9005 (HB3) halogen |
| Fog light | H11 (where equipped) |
| note | Halogen reflector headlights on all trims; easy bulb access from the engine bay |

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

## Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013, the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [2013 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013)

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE |
| 2013 | Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over. |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla headlight bulbs: common questions

### What headlight bulb does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla use?

9006 (HB4) halogen for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) halogen 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 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla take?

H11 (where equipped).

### Can you put LED bulbs in a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla?

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

- [Toyota technical data, Corolla E140 US fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/corolla_140u.htm)
- [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf)
- [TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Corolla EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Corolla.shtml)
- [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012/2013 Toyota Corolla](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)

## Other Toyota Corolla generations

- [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla headlight bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/bulbs)
- [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla headlight bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/bulbs)

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

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/filters)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/specs)

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