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2012 Volkswagen GTI bulb size chart

Catalog bulb positions and codes for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. Confirm against your owner’s manual before buying.

Fitment notes

For the 2012 Volkswagen GTI, the low-beam headlight fitment is D1S. High-beam listings include H15 and D1S, so confirm the installed headlight assembly before ordering. The daytime running light depends on the headlight type: H15 with halogen headlights or LED with HID headlights.

  • Vehicles with LED tail lights use 921 reverse bulbs, LED brake lights, and LED tail lights.
  • Vehicles without LED tail lights use 7440 for reverse lights, 921 for brake lights, and 921 for tail lights.
  • The rear turn signal uses 7440A.
  • License plate, parking, and map light listings include 2825 and 98.
  • The front side marker and step light use 2821.

Check whether your GTI has halogen or HID headlights and whether it is equipped with LED tail lights, as these configurations change several bulb types.

Bulb chart

Headlight & fog

PositionBulb
Headlight Bulb High BeamH15
Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low BeamD1S

Exterior signal & marker

PositionBulb
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb (with LED tail lights)921
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb (without LED tail lights)7440
Brake Light Bulb(with LED tail lights)LED
Brake Light Bulb(without LED tail lights)921
Center High Mount Stop Light BulbLED
Daytime Running Light Bulb(with halogen headlights)H15
Daytime Running Light Bulb(with HID headlights)LED
License Plate Light Bulb2825, 98
Parking Light Bulb2825, 98
Side Marker Light Bulb Front2821
Stepwell Light Bulb2821
Tail Light Bulb(with LED tail lights)LED
Tail Light Bulb(without LED tail lights)921
Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear7440A

Interior & accessory

PositionBulb
Ash Tray Light Bulb2721
Courtesy Light Bulb2821
Dome Light Bulb6418
Door Mirror Illumination Light Bulb2886X
Glove Box Light Bulb2821
Map Light Bulb2825, 98
Trunk or Cargo Area Light6411, 6428
Vanity Mirror Light Bulb6418

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