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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan bulb size chart

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

Fitment notes

For the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, the low-beam headlight uses a D3S bulb. High-beam fitment is listed as either H15 or D3S, so verify the headlight assembly before ordering. The daytime running light also varies by headlight type: H15 with halogen headlights and LED with HID headlights.

Parking light fitment follows the same configuration split. Halogen-equipped models use 2825 or 98 bulbs, while HID-equipped models use LED lighting. Other useful exterior applications include a 7507 front turn signal, 7506 rear turn signal, 921 tail and reverse lights, and 7506R brake lights. The center stop light is LED.

Interior and auxiliary applications include 6418 for the license plate and vanity lights, 2821 for the front side marker, step, courtesy, and glove-box lights, and 6411 or 6428 for the trunk light. Check the existing bulb and headlight type when multiple options are listed.

Bulb chart

Headlight & fog

PositionBulb
Headlight Bulb High BeamH15
Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low BeamD3S

Exterior signal & marker

PositionBulb
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb921
Brake Light Bulb7506R
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 Bulb6418
Parking Light Bulb(with halogen headlights)2825, 98
Parking Light Bulb(with HID headlights)LED
Side Marker Light Bulb Front2821
Side Marker Light Bulb Rear2825, 98
Stepwell Light Bulb2821
Tail Light Bulb921
Turn Signal Light Bulb Front7507
Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear7506

Interior & accessory

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

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