Toyota Corolla · 2012–2025
Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla headlight bulbs specification changed by year?
| Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | LED (all trims; sealed unit, no user-replaceable bulb) | LED (single bi-LED projector on L/LE/SE; multi-LED on XLE/XSE) | LED (where equipped) |
| 2014–2019 | LED (standard on every trim from 2014, sealed projector, no user-replaceable bulb) | 9005 (HB3) halogen on most 2014–2016 trims; bi-LED units on many 2017–2019 trims handle both beams | H16 (where equipped, 2014–2016); LED on 2017–2019 XSE/SE packages |
| 2012–2013 | 9006 (HB4) halogen | 9005 (HB3) halogen | H11 (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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla
E210 (12th generation) · Compact sedan (TNGA-C platform; the Corolla Hatchback, sold from 2019, shares this platform and most service parts) · Bulbs
2014–2019 Toyota Corolla
E170 (11th generation) · Compact sedan · Bulbs
2012–2013 Toyota Corolla
E140 (10th generation) · Compact sedan · Bulbs
Toyota Corolla headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a Toyota Corolla use?
- LED (all trims; sealed unit, no user-replaceable bulb) for the low beam and LED (single bi-LED projector on L/LE/SE; multi-LED on XLE/XSE) 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 Toyota Corolla take?
- LED (where equipped).
Can you put LED bulbs in a 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
- 2023 Corolla Owner's Manual, maintenance data (Toyota.com)
- Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE212/ZWE21# = LN1, MZEA12 = LN2 (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020, E210 plug part numbers (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 90915-YZZF2 for all E210 engines (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- AMSOIL vehicle lookup, 2020 Corolla 2.0L M20A-FKS capacities
- Legacy Toyota, Corolla oil type & capacity by year (dealer service guide)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Corolla / Corolla Hybrid EPA ratings
- TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota Corolla placard pressures
- NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump
- iFixit, 2018–present Corolla 12V battery replacement (engine-bay location)
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