Kia Optima Bulb Size by Year
The 2016-2020 Kia Optima uses a 9005 low beam. 2014-2015 models use an H11 low beam and a 9005 high beam, and earlier years are in the table below.
Headlight bulbs by model year
| Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2020 | 9005 | - | H8 | Shop 9005 |
| 2014-2015 | H11 | 9005 | H11 | Shop H11 |
| 2011-2013 | H11B | H1 | H8 | Shop H11B |
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 Optima year
Sources. The bulb code for 5 of 10 model years is checked against a cited source, most often Vendor fitment 2016-2020 Kia Optima 9005 (Walmart), Novsights 2017-2018 Kia Optima 9005 low / H7 high fitment and BulbCharts Kia Optima (2018-2019: 9005 low, H8 fog). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-19. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.