Volkswagen GTI Bulb Size by Year
The 2022-2027 Volkswagen GTI has factory LED headlights, so there is no headlight bulb to replace. 2020 models use an H7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027 | LED | LED | - | |
| 2020 | H7 | 9005 | - | Shop H7 |
| 2018-2019 | H7 | H11 | - | Shop H7 |
| 2015-2017 | H7 | D3S | - | Shop H7 |
| 2010-2014 | H7 | D1S | H11 | Shop H7 |
| 2007-2009 | H7 | D2S | 9006 | Shop H7 |
| 2006 | H7 | D2S | - | Shop H7 |
| 2005 | H7 | H7 | H3 | Shop 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 22 of 22 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarBulbFinder - Volkswagen GTI, SEALIGHT - Volkswagen GTI and Volkswagen 2022 Golf GTI press kit. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.