2003 Acura TL Bulb Sizes

Quick answer: the 2003 Acura TL uses D2R low beams, 9005 high beams, H11 or H16 or H8 or 9006 fog lights and 7443R brake lights. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below.

2003 Acura TL bulb size chart

Position	Bulb size (tap to shop)
Fog Light Bulb Front	H11
Fog Light Bulb Front	H16
Fog Light Bulb Front	H8
Fog Light Bulb Front	9006
Headlight Bulb High Beam	9005
Headlight Bulb Low Beam	D2R
Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb	7440
Brake Light Bulb	7443R
Turn Signal Light Bulb Front	1157A
License Plate Light Bulb	168
License Plate Light Bulb	917
Parking Light Bulb	1157A
Tail Light Bulb	7443R
Daytime Running Light Bulb	9005
Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear	7507
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb	921
Side Marker Light Bulb Front	168NA
Side Marker Light Bulb Rear	7443A
Vanity Mirror Light Bulb	6612F
Glove Box Light Bulb	194
Glove Box Light Bulb	7441
Trunk or Cargo Area Light	168
Trunk or Cargo Area Light	917
Dome Light Bulb	DE3425
Map Light Bulb	2825
Map Light Bulb	98
Interior Door Light Bulb	194
Interior Door Light Bulb	7441
Automatic Transmission Indicator Light Bulb	2721
Instrument Panel Light Bulb	2721
Floor Console Compartment Light Bulb	194
Floor Console Compartment Light Bulb	7441

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

H11 (fog light front)

• Halogen: Sylvania H11 XtraVision halogen (2 bulbs)
• LED: SEALIGHT H11 LED bulbs (pack of 2)

H16 / H8 (fog light front)

• LED: SEALIGHT H11/H9/H16/H8 LED bulbs (pack of 2)

9006 (fog light front)

• Halogen: Philips 9006 CrystalVision Platinum halogen (2 pack)
• LED: SEALIGHT 9006 LED bulbs (pack of 2)

9005 (headlight high beam, daytime running light)

• Halogen: Sylvania 9005 XtraVision halogen (2 bulbs)
• LED: SEALIGHT 9005 LED bulbs (pack of 2)

D2R (headlight low beam)

• Top pick: DMEX D2R HID bulbs (2 pcs)

7440 (center high mount stop light)

• Halogen: Sylvania 7440 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
• LED: LASFIT 7443/7440 white LED (2 pcs)

7443R (brake light, tail light)

• Top pick: LASFIT 7443 red LED brake light bulbs (2 pcs)

1157A (turn signal light front, parking light)

• Top pick: Sylvania 1157A Basic (10 bulbs)

168 / 194 / 2825 (license plate light, glove box light, trunk or cargo area light and more)

• Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
• LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)

917 (license plate light, trunk or cargo area light)

• Top pick: KDL T15 LED replacement bulb (fits 917)

7507 (turn signal light rear)

• Top pick: Sylvania 7507 Long Life (2 bulbs)

921 (back up reverse light)

• Halogen: Sylvania 921 Long Life (2 bulbs)
• LED: LASFIT 921 LED (pack of 2)

168NA (side marker light front)

• Top pick: Philips 168NA LongerLife (2 pack)

7443A (side marker light rear)

• Top pick: Kadiby 7443A/7443NA amber bulbs

6612F (vanity mirror light)

• Top pick: LASFIT 29mm 6614F/6612F vanity mirror LED

7441 (glove box light, interior door light, floor console compartment light)

• Top pick: Wagner Lighting 7441 bulb

DE3425 (dome light)

• Top pick: AUXLIGHT 6418/6411/DE3425 36mm festoon LED

98 (map light)

• Top pick: #89/98 miniature LED replacement bulb

2721 (automatic transmission indicator light, instrument panel light)

• Top pick: Hella 2721 bulb (2 pack)

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 Acura TL headlights at NTXGlow.
• Tail lights faded or cracked? Acura TL tail lights at NTXGlow.

Common questions

What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2003 Acura TL?

D2R.

What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2003 Acura TL?

9005.

What size is the fog light bulb on a 2003 Acura TL?

Fog Light Front: H11. Fog Light Front: H16. Fog Light Front: H8. Fog Light Front: 9006.

Are the brake light and tail light the same bulb on a 2003 Acura TL?

Yes. Both use a 7443R.

Can I put LED bulbs in a 2003 Acura TL?

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. Some trims of this vehicle use HID (D-series) headlight bulbs. Replace those with the same HID size, not an LED.

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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