1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle uses H1 low and high beams and H1 fog lights.
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Fog Light Bulb Front | H1 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | H1 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam | H1 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Parking Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | 2825 |
| Glove Box Light Bulb | 2825 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 2825 |
Tap any bulb size to see it on Amazon. Trims and mid-year changes can differ, so pull the old bulb and match the number on its base before you order.
Which bulb should I buy?
- Just need it working again? Buy the standard halogen in the same size. It's cheap, it's legal everywhere, and it takes five minutes.
- Want to see better at night without messing with anything? Step up to a brighter halogen. Same plug, more light, no wiring.
- Want the white, modern look? Go LED. Great for fog, reverse, plate and interior lights. For headlights, LED bulbs in a housing built for halogen can throw glare, so aim them after you install and check your state's rules before running them on the street.
Our picks by bulb size
H1 (fog light front, headlight high beam, headlight low beam)
- Top pick: OSRAM Night Breaker Laser H1 halogen
2825 (license plate light, parking light, side marker light rear and more)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
For brake lights and turn signals, match the LED color to the lens: red behind a red lens, amber for turn signals.
While you're in there
- Cloudy headlights? New bulbs won't fix a yellowed lens. A replacement housing makes a bigger difference than any bulb: see Volkswagen New Beetle headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Volkswagen New Beetle tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?
H1.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?
H1.
What size is the fog light bulb on a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?
H1.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle?
Most sizes on this vehicle have a plug-in LED version. Fog, license plate and interior lights are the easy wins. For headlights, aim them after you install and check your local laws first.
How do I make sure I'm buying the right size?
Pull the old bulb and read the number stamped on its base, or check the bulb chart in your owner's manual. Trims and mid-year changes can differ from any chart, including this one.
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