Volkswagen Passat Turn Signal Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Passat turn signal utilizes 7440 and 7440NA bulb sizes for the lighting components. Data for the specific bulb requirements covers the range from 2012 through 2018.

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

Front Inner Turn Signal

Years	Bulb Size
2001	P21/5W (Early Model)
1999-2000	1034NA
1998	1157NA

Front Turn Signal

Years	Bulb Size
2021	12174SV (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2016-2020	12174NA (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2012-2015	7440NA
2006-2011	H21W
2001-2005	3457NA
2000	12961 (Side)
2000	1157NA (Yellow)
1999	12961 (Side)
1999	3357NA (Yellow)
1998	12961 (Side)
1998	1157NA (Yellow)
1990-1997	P21/5W

Rear Turn Signal

Years	Bulb Size
2016-2021	7440 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
2012-2015	P21W
2002-2005	12496
2001	P21/5W (Early Model)
	12496 (Late Model With HID Headlamps)
	PY21W (Late Model With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)
1998-2000	P21/5W
1990-1997	P21W

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	P21/5W
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base, natural amber glass. Variant of 1157. 12V, 21/5W.	1034NA
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base, natural amber glass. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157NA
Philips SilverVision part number. Enhanced coating halogen bulb. 12V.	12174SV
OEM part number. Natural amber glass variant. 12V.	12174NA
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T20), natural amber glass. 12V, 21W.	7440NA
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BAY9s base. 12V, 21W.	H21W
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T25), natural amber glass. 12V, 27W/7W.	3457NA
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T25), natural amber glass. 12V, 27W.	3357NA
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament wedge bulb (T20). 12V, 21W.	7440
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.	P21W
Philips/Osram part number. Halogen bulb, specialty application. 12V.	12496
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament amber bulb with BAU15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W.	PY21W