
PIAA 18803 881 Xtreme White Plus
$66.99
Buy on Amazon →
Used for: Fog Light Bulb Front
Used for: Back Up Reverse Light Bulb, Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb, Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear
Used for: Brake Light Bulb, Tail Light Bulb
Used for: License Plate Light Bulb, Interior Door Light Bulb
Used for: License Plate Light Bulb, Interior Door Light Bulb
Used for: Parking Light Bulb, Turn Signal Light Bulb Front
Used for: Side Marker Light Bulb Front
Used for: Dome Light Bulb
Used for: Map Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 1)
Used for: Map Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 2)
Used for: Trunk or Cargo Area Light
This 2001 Kia Optima bulb size guide is designed to help you verify the correct bulb by lighting position before you buy. Because trim and lighting equipment can vary, the safest way to use this page is to match the bulb location on your car with the bulb chart for that exact position.
Whether you are replacing a burned-out license plate light, a front fog lamp, or a rear brake bulb, this page organizes the common bulb sizes for the 2001 Kia Optima in one place. That makes it easier to confirm fitment for the front, rear, interior, and cargo-area lights without guessing.
Fitment can differ by market, body style, and lighting package, so always compare the installed bulb to the listing before ordering. This is especially important if you are switching from halogen to LED, since aftermarket LED conversions may fit physically but still require the correct base style, polarity, or additional hardware. Some lamps also have multiple compare-to-original options, such as the map light bulbs, so checking the original bulb number and shape before purchase can save time and returns.
It helps you match each bulb location on the 2001 Kia Optima with the correct bulb size, so you can replace the right light without relying on guesswork.
Not always. Trim level, body style, and lighting package can change the bulb used in certain positions, so compare your installed bulb with the chart for the exact lamp location.
The front fog light bulb listed for this 2001 Kia Optima is 881.
Both the front turn signal light and the parking light use 2357A on this page.
The rear brake light bulb and the tail light bulb are listed as 1157R.
The center high mount stop light bulb is listed as 1156.
The rear turn signal light bulb and the back up reverse light bulb are both listed as 1156.
The license plate light bulb uses 168 or 917.
The interior door light bulb uses 168 or 917.
The front side marker light bulb is listed as 168NA.
The trunk or cargo area light bulb is listed as 6418.
The dome light bulb is listed as 6461.
The page shows two compare-to-original map light options, 64111 and 64113, because the exact bulb can vary by lamp design or package. Checking the installed bulb is the best way to choose between them.
Yes, many owners do, but you should match the correct base and size first. LED replacements can also need polarity checks, and some may not work properly in every housing or with every aftermarket kit.
Check the bulb location, the installed bulb number, and the socket style before ordering. For the 2001 Kia Optima, that is especially useful for positions with similar-looking bulbs or compare-to-original options.