--- title: "2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Headlight and Bulb Sizes" description: "Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/bulbs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Headlight and Bulb Sizes Headlight bulb types vary by trim on the 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings. ## 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 bulb chart | Position | Bulb type | | --- | --- | | Low beam | 9005 halogen (2013-2015); 9012/HIR2 halogen dual-beam (2016-2018 LE/XLE); LED projector on 2016-2018 SE/Limited/Platinum (no user-replaceable bulb) | | High beam | 9005 (2013-2015, separate bulb); shared 9012/HIR2 dual-beam bulb on 2016-2018 halogen trims | | Fog light | H16 (where equipped; LED fogs on some 2016-2018 trims) | | note | The 2016 facelift changed the headlight housings and bulb types, 2013-2015 and 2016-2018 parts do not interchange | Note: Bulb fitments can vary with option packages (halogen vs. LED lighting). Confirm the bulb you are removing matches before ordering. ## Which Toyota RAV4 model years does this cover? These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Toyota RAV4 built from 2013 through 2018, the XA40 (4th generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013) - [2014 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2014) - [2015 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2015) - [2016 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2016) - [2017 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2017) - [2018 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2018) ## What changed during the 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch: side-hinged door replaced by a liftgate, V6 and spare-on-tailgate dropped, 6-speed automatic replaces the 4-speed | | 2014 | Light running update: revised Entune audio system; XLE gains upgraded connectivity, Limited gets standard navigation | | 2015 | Blizzard Pearl Premium Package added, with unique 18-in machined-finish alloy wheels | | 2016 | Facelift: new fascias and headlights (9005 low beams replaced by 9012/HIR2 or LED), SE trim added, RAV4 Hybrid (2AR-FXE, AWD-i) joins the lineup | | 2017 | Toyota Safety Sense P (pre-collision, radar cruise, lane departure) becomes standard; Platinum trim added | | 2018 | Final year of the XA40; carryover mechanicals | ## 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 headlight bulbs: common questions ### What headlight bulb does a 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 use? 9005 halogen (2013-2015); 9012/HIR2 halogen dual-beam (2016-2018 LE/XLE); LED projector on 2016-2018 SE/Limited/Platinum (no user-replaceable bulb) for the low beam and 9005 (2013-2015, separate bulb); shared 9012/HIR2 dual-beam bulb on 2016-2018 halogen trims 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 Toyota RAV4 take? H16 (where equipped; LED fogs on some 2016-2018 trims). ### Can you put LED bulbs in a 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4? 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, RAV4 XA40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/rav4_40u.htm) - [Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013-2026](https://www.toyotaofglendale.com/service/service-parts-tips/rav4-oil-type-capacity/) - [NHTSA recall 23V-734, 12V battery hold-down (Part 573 report)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V734-5615.PDF) - [RAV4World, 2013-2015 torque converter shudder warranty extension (T-SB-0023-15 / ZH1)](https://www.rav4world.com/threads/2013-2015-rav4-torque-converter-shudder-warranty-extension.311617/) - [Toyota parts, 87139-07020 cabin air filter fitment (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-cabin-air-filter-8713907020) - [Toyota parts, 17801-37021 hybrid air filter fitment (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-1780137021) - [TirePressure.org, 2016 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/rav4/2016) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2016 RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2016_Toyota_RAV4.shtml) - [Motivx Tools, 2009-2018 RAV4 oil change guide (0W-20, 4.6 qt)](https://www.motivxtools.com/blogs/guides-and-tutorials/2009-2018-toyota-rav4-oil-change-guide) ## Other Toyota RAV4 generations - [2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 headlight bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/bulbs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/bulbs). ## More for the 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/filters) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.