2008 Acura RL Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2008 Acura RL uses D2S low beams, 9005 high beams and H11 or H16 fog lights. Where two sizes are listed, it depends on your trim or headlight type, so check the chart below. Some lights on this vehicle are factory LED units with no replaceable bulb; they are marked in the chart.
2008 Acura RL bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Fog Light Bulb Front | H11 |
| Fog Light Bulb Front | H16 |
| Headlight Bulb High Beam | 9005 |
| Headlight Bulb Low Beam | D2S |
| Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb | NOT REPLACEABLE LED |
| Brake Light Bulb | NOT REPLACEABLE LED |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 2825 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 98 |
| Tail Light Bulb | NOT REPLACEABLE LED |
| Daytime Running Light Bulb | 9005 |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear | 7440A |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 7440 |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Front | 168NA |
| Side Marker Light Bulb Rear | NOT REPLACEABLE LED |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front(with adaptive lighting) | 1157A |
| Turn Signal Light Bulb Front(without adaptive lighting) | 7440A |
| Parking Light Bulb(with adaptive lighting) | 1157A |
| Parking Light Bulb(without adaptive lighting) | 168 |
| Parking Light Bulb(without adaptive lighting) | 917 |
| Vanity Mirror Light Bulb | 24 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 168 |
| Trunk or Cargo Area Light | 917 |
| Dome Light Bulb | DE3175 |
| Map Light Bulb | 194 |
| Map Light Bulb | 7441 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | 194 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | 7441 |
| Reading Light Bulb Rear | DE3175 |
| Automatic Transmission Indicator Light Bulb | 2721 |
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)
H16 (fog light front)
9005 (headlight high beam, daytime running light)
D2S (headlight low beam)
2825 / 168 / 194 (license plate light, parking light, trunk or cargo area light and more)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
98 (license plate light)
- Top pick: #89/98 miniature LED replacement bulb
7440A (turn signal light rear, turn signal light front)
7440 (back up reverse light)
168NA (side marker light front)
- Top pick: Philips 168NA LongerLife (2 pack)
1157A (turn signal light front, parking light)
- Top pick: Sylvania 1157A Basic (10 bulbs)
917 (parking light, trunk or cargo area light)
- Top pick: KDL T15 LED replacement bulb (fits 917)
24 (vanity mirror light)
- Top pick: Sylvania 24 Long Life miniature bulb
DE3175 (dome light, reading light rear)
7441 (map light, interior door light)
- Top pick: Wagner Lighting 7441 bulb
2721 (automatic transmission indicator 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 RL headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Acura RL tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2008 Acura RL?
D2S.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2008 Acura RL?
9005.
What size is the fog light bulb on a 2008 Acura RL?
Fog Light Front: H11. Fog Light Front: H16.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2008 Acura RL?
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.
Other Acura RL years
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