Toyota RAV4 Daytime Running Light Bulb Size

The Toyota RAV4 daytime running light bulb uses 9012 and 9005 sizes for this vehicle model. The replacement chart covers 2015 to 2018 production years 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.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2016-2018	9012 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2015	9005

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament enhanced halogen bulb with PX22d base. 12V, 55W.	9012
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with P20d base. 12V, 65W.	9005

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Additional Notes

The Toyota RAV4 daytime running light specifications reference two distinct bulb types: the 9012 and the 9005, both governed by ANSI standards applicable in the United States and Canada.
The 9012 is a single-filament enhanced halogen bulb rated at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PX22d base, and is the specified daytime running light bulb for the 2016-2018 RAV4 models equipped with halogen capsule headlamps.
The 9005 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 65W, fitted with a P20d base, and is the specified daytime running light bulb for the 2015 RAV4.
Although the 9012 and 9005 are both single-filament halogen bulbs operating at 12V, they differ in wattage and base type, making them non-interchangeable despite their physical similarities.
The PX22d base of the 9012 and the P20d base of the 9005 are mechanically distinct socket fittings, meaning a bulb of one type cannot be seated into a socket designed for the other.
The 9012 draws 55W while the 9005 draws 65W, a difference of 10W that reflects distinct electrical load expectations within each model year's wiring and socket design.
The 9012 specification for 2016-2018 is conditional, applying only to RAV4 trims equipped with halogen capsule headlamps, indicating that other headlamp configurations on those model years may use a different bulb type.