Kia Optima Tail Light Bulb Size

The Kia Optima tail light utilizes 2357, 1157, and P21/5W bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available data covers a range from 2001 through 2019.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Inner Tail Light

YearsBulb TypeShop
2019-202012961 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)Check Price
2017-201812961 (With Single Projector-Type Headlamps)Check Price

Outer Tail Light

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
2019-20201157 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)P21/5WCheck Price
2017-20181157 (With Single Projector-Type Headlamps)P21/5WCheck Price

Tail Light

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

YearsUS TypeEU TypeShop
20191157P21/5WCheck Price
2017-20181157 (For Vehicle Without LED Tail Lights)P21/5WCheck Price
2011-20131157 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)P21/5WCheck Price
2003-201023572357Check Price
2001-20021157P21/5WCheck Price

Bulb Specifications

Description Type Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.12961Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.P21/5WCheck Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.1157Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. Brighter variant of 1157. 12V, 26.9W/8W.2357Check Price

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