Kia Forte Bulb Size by Year
The 2019-2024 Kia Forte uses an H7 low beam and a 9005 high beam. 2015-2018 models use an H11 low beam and an H1 high beam, and earlier years are in the table below.
Headlight bulbs by model year
| Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2024 | H7 | 9005 | 9006 | Shop H7 |
| 2015-2018 | H11 | H1 | H11 | Shop H11 |
| 2014 | 9008 | 9008 | H11 | Shop 9008 |
| 2010-2013 | H11 | H1 | 881 | Shop H11 |
LED means the headlight is a sealed LED unit from the factory, so there is no bulb to buy. Some trims differ from the base car, so check the bulb you are removing. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Open your exact year below for every bulb position and sources.
Every Forte year
Sources. The bulb code for 5 of 15 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AUXITO - Kia Forte bulb size guide (2010-2020), Amazon - OQSNCV Kia Forte 2019-2022 halogen kit (9005 High / H7 Low) and Lasfit - 2019-2021 Kia Forte 9005/H7 LED headlight bulbs. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-19. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.