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

# 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Headlight and Bulb Sizes

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

## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander bulb chart

| Position | Bulb type |
| --- | --- |
| Low beam | H11 (halogen) |
| High beam | 9005 (HB3) |
| Fog light | PSX26W (where equipped) |
| note | 2011-2013 facelift cars; the PSX26W fog bulb is unusual. Don't assume H11 |

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

## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?

These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2012 through 2013, the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012)
- [2013 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2013)

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover of the 2011 facelift (revised fascia, PSX26W fog lamps). Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow prep (3,500 without), 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid |
| 2013 | Final XU40 year; subject of the 14V-148 second-row seat recall |

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

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

H11 (halogen) 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 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander take?

PSX26W (where equipped).

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

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, Highlander XU40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_40u.htm)
- [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09_SparkPlugs2022_hi.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 14V-148, second row seat lock](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V148000)
- [TirePressure.org, 2013 Toyota Highlander placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/highlander/2013)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_Highlander.shtml)
- [XenonPro, 2011-2013 Highlander bulb size chart](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2011-to-2013-toyota-highlander-headlight-bulb-sizes)
- [AutoZone, 2013 Highlander wiper blade fitment (26/20)](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/toyota/highlander/2013)

## Other Toyota Highlander generations

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

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

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander

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

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