Volkswagen GTI Bulb Size by Year

The 2020 Volkswagen GTI uses an H7 low beam and a 9005 high beam. 2018-2019 models use an H7 low beam and an H11 high beam, and earlier years are in the table below.

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Headlight bulbs by model year

Model yearsLow beamHigh beamFogBuy
2020H79005-Shop H7
2018-2019H7H11-Shop H7
2015-2017H7D3S-Shop H7
2010-2014H7D1SH11Shop H7
2007-2009H7D2S9006Shop H7
2006H7D2S-Shop H7
2005H7H7H3Shop H7

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 GTI year

Sources. The bulb code for 16 of 16 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarBulbFinder - Volkswagen GTI and SEALIGHT - Volkswagen GTI. Each year page lists its own sources.

Last verified 2026-06-19. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.

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