What headlight bulb does a Volkswagen Tiguan take in the UK?

For the Tiguan halogen headlamps version (2016-2021), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H7. Headlight bulbs changed between versions, so check the table for your registration year and headlight type.

Do all Tiguan versions use the same bulbs?

No. Auto Bulbs Direct lists 3 different sets for the Tiguan across registration years and headlight types (halogen, with or without daytime running lights, cornering lights). Match yours by registration year, and check the old bulb's base.

Volkswagen Tiguan bulb numbers (UK)

For the Tiguan halogen headlamps version (2016-2021, 16 to 70 plates), Auto Bulbs Direct lists dipped beam H7, main beam H7; front fog H8, front indicators 581 (PY21W). Other versions are below - 3 in all.

Key takeaways

Tiguan halogen headlamps: dipped H7, main H7.
UK number and ECE code name the same bulb: 501 = W5W, 581 = PY21W, 380 = P21/5W, 382 = P21W.
Versions differ by registration year and headlight type - check the old bulb's base.

Tiguan halogen headlamps 2016-2021 (16 to 70 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	H8
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Rear indicator	585 (WY21W)

Tiguan halogen headlamps 2011-2016 (61 to 65 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H15
Front fog	HB4
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	585 (WY21W)
Rear fog	435 (H21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Tiguan halogen headlamps 2007-2011 (57 to 11 plates)
Dipped beam	H7
Main beam	H7
Front fog	HB4
Sidelight	501 (W5W)
Front indicator	581 (PY21W)
Brake / tail light	382 (P21W)
Rear indicator	585 (WY21W)
Rear fog	435 (H21W)
Reversing light	382 (P21W)
Number plate	501 (W5W)

Versions as Auto Bulbs Direct names them, with UK registration years and plates. These are halogen-headlight cars unless stated; xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs or sealed units.

Bulbs for the Volkswagen Tiguan

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Source: Auto Bulbs Direct's vehicle bulb finder, checked registration plate by registration plate. Bulbs can change with trim level and headlight type, so check the markings on the old bulb (printed on its base) before buying. UK numbers (501, 581, 380...) and ECE codes (W5W, PY21W, P21/5W...) name the same bulb.