2009 Kia Sportage Bulb Sizes
Quick answer: the 2009 Kia Sportage uses 9003 low and high beams and 881 fog lights.
2009 Kia Sportage bulb size chart
| Position | Bulb size (tap to shop) |
|---|---|
| Headlight Bulb High Beam and Low Beam | 9003 |
| Fog Light Bulb Front | 881 |
| License Plate Light Bulb | 168 |
| Back Up Reverse Light Bulb | 921 |
| Map Light Bulb | 168 |
| Interior Door Light Bulb | 168 |
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
9003 (headlight high beam and low beam)
881 (fog light front)
168 (license plate light, map light, interior door light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 194 SilverStar (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 194 LED (2 pcs)
921 (back up reverse light)
- Halogen: Sylvania 921 Long Life (2 bulbs)
- LED: LASFIT 921 LED (pack of 2)
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 Kia Sportage headlights at NTXGlow.
- Tail lights faded or cracked? Kia Sportage tail lights at NTXGlow.
Common questions
What size is the low beam headlight bulb on a 2009 Kia Sportage?
9003.
What size is the high beam headlight bulb on a 2009 Kia Sportage?
9003.
What size is the fog light bulb on a 2009 Kia Sportage?
881.
Can I put LED bulbs in a 2009 Kia Sportage?
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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