Acura TL
Pick Car Bulbs
Specify make, year and model to find matching bulbs:
Select Year
The Acura TL is a popular luxury sedan with a long production run, and bulb fitment can vary a lot across the model years. This page is designed to help you narrow down the correct year before you move to the exact bulb chart for your car, whether you drive a 1999 TL or a 2014 TL.
Because lighting parts can change with headlight style, trim level, and factory options, the safest approach is to use the year-specific page for exact sizes. Start here to identify the right TL generation, then open the matching year page for precise bulb information and replacement guidance.
For the Acura TL, the available year pages on this site cover 1999 through 2014, which makes it easier to sort out differences between older and newer designs. If you are replacing a headlight, fog light, turn signal, brake light, reverse light, or interior bulb, the exact fitment should always be confirmed on the year page for your TL. This model page is meant as a navigation and reference tool, not a substitute for the detailed year chart.
FAQ
Why does the Acura TL model page not list exact bulb sizes?
Exact bulb sizes can change by model year, trim, and equipment package. The model page is meant to guide you to the correct year page, where you can find the exact bulb fitment for your specific TL.
Which Acura TL years are covered on this page?
This model page covers Acura TL years from 1999 through 2014. Use the year list to narrow down your vehicle and then check the matching year page for exact bulb details.
How do I find the right bulb size for my Acura TL?
First identify your TL’s model year, then open that year page for the exact bulb chart. If your car has different lighting options or a special package, the year page is the best place to confirm the correct fitment.
Do all Acura TL trims use the same bulbs?
Not always. Some trims or packages can use different headlight assemblies, fog lights, or interior lighting setups. That is why it is important to verify the year and trim before ordering replacement bulbs.
What if my Acura TL has factory HID or different headlight options?
Headlight type can affect bulb fitment. If your TL has HID, halogen, or another factory lighting setup, use the year-specific page to match the correct bulb type for your exact configuration.
Can I use a bulb size from a similar Acura model?
It is not recommended to assume another Acura model uses the same bulb. Even if the cars look similar, the bulb size or base type can differ. Always confirm fitment on the Acura TL year page.
Why do bulb sizes change between Acura TL years?
Automakers often update headlight housings, taillights, and interior lighting during redesigns or refreshes. Those changes can alter bulb type, socket style, or the way the bulb installs, so year-by-year checking matters.
What lighting positions should I check on my TL before buying bulbs?
Common positions include headlights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, turn signals, brake lights, tail lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, and interior bulbs. The year page helps you match each position correctly.
Is this page useful if I only need a cabin or map light bulb?
Yes. Interior bulbs can also vary by year and trim, so the model page helps you get to the right year chart for cabin lights, map lights, dome lights, and other interior positions.
What should I do if I do not know my Acura TL trim?
Start with the model year and compare your vehicle’s lighting features to the year page notes. If your TL has special equipment or a different headlight style, that information can help you confirm the correct bulb.
Can I rely on the model page alone for replacement?
The model page is a starting point only. It helps you choose the correct year page, but exact bulb sizes should always come from the year-specific chart before you buy or install replacements.
What is the best way to avoid ordering the wrong bulb for my TL?
Use your Acura TL’s year, check the lighting position, and confirm whether your car has any trim or package differences. Then match that information to the year page for the exact bulb size and fitment details.