Hyundai Tiburon front turn signal bulbs use 2357NA or 2357 size, while rear turn signal bulbs use 1156NA or P21W size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 1997 to 2008 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Hyundai Tiburon front turn signal uses the 2357NA bulb for the 1997-2001 and 2005-2008 model years. This is a dual-filament bulb rated at 12V with a high-filament draw of 26.9W and a low-filament draw of 8W, fitted with a BAY15d bayonet base and natural amber glass.
The 2357 bulb, used in the front turn signal position for the 2003-2004 model years, shares the same BAY15d bayonet base and 12V/26.9W/8W electrical ratings as the 2357NA but lacks the natural amber glass coating. Both the 2357 and 2357NA are described as brighter variants of the 1157.
Because the 2357 and 2357NA share identical base types and wattage ratings, the physical fitment is the same across all listed front turn signal years. However, the 2357 produces white light while the 2357NA produces amber light through its tinted glass, which is a functional distinction relevant to compliance with turn signal color requirements.
The rear turn signal on the Hyundai Tiburon uses the 1156NA for the 1997-2001 and 2005-2008 model years. It is a single-filament bulb rated at 12V and 21W, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base and natural amber glass.
For the 2003-2004 model years, the rear turn signal position specifies the P21W bulb. This bulb is governed by the ECE standard used in Europe and worldwide markets, rather than the ANSI standard that applies to the 1156NA. Both share the BA15s bayonet base and a 12V, 21W rating.
The shared BA15s base between the 1156NA and P21W means the two bulbs are physically interchangeable in the rear turn signal socket. The difference lies in their regulatory standards and glass color, as the 1156NA carries natural amber glass while the P21W does not specify a tinted coating.
The front and rear turn signal positions use different base types across all listed years. The front position consistently requires a BAY15d dual-contact bayonet base, while the rear position consistently requires a BA15s single-contact bayonet base. These two base types are not interchangeable.
The dual-filament design of the front turn signal bulbs, whether 2357 or 2357NA, indicates that the front turn signal housing on the Tiburon serves more than one lighting function, with the two filaments operating at different wattages for separate purposes.