The Toyota Tacoma is a versatile and reliable pick-up truck that has been a mainstay on the road since its inception. If you're the proud owner of a 2005-2011 model and looking to upgrade or replace your bulbs, knowing the right bulb size is key.
This guide will walk you through the bulb sizes of headlights, fog lights, brake lights, back up lights, etc., for 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma vehicles.
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Toyota Tacoma Bulb Size Chart (Year Range 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Before we dive into the details, it's crucial to note that while this guide provides the general bulb sizes for the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma, we recommend checking your owner's manual or existing bulbs to confirm the correct bulb size for your specific vehicle model.
For the 2016–2021 Toyota Tacoma, confirm the separate bulb chart in the 2016–2021 Toyota Tacoma bulb sizes rather than using the 2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma specifications.
Here's a handy chart with all the bulb sizes you'll need:
| Lighting Type | Bulb Size |
| High Beam and Low Beam Headlight | 9003/H4 |
| Front Fog Light | H11/H8/H9 |
| Back Up Light | 921/912/T15 |
| Brake Light | 3157/3156 |
| Center High Mount Stop Light | 168/194 |
| Daytime Running Light | 4157/4157NA |
| Dome Light | 578 |
| Front Side Marker | 12396NA |
| Front Turn Signal | 4157/4157NA |
| License Plate | 168/194 |
| Map Light | 168/194 |
| Parking Light | 4157/4157NA |
| Rear Side Marker | 3157 |
| Rear Turn Signal | 3157/3157NA |
| Tail Light | 3157 |
| Trunk | DE3175 |
LED Lighting Upgrades for 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma
If you’re looking to upgrade the lighting on a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma, this section will provide some LED recommendations for your vehicle’s exterior and interior lights.
These LED bulbs are compatible with the bulb sizes mentioned in the chart above and offer superior brightness, longevity, and energy efficiency.
Headlight Bulbs:
The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma use a 9003 bulb for both high beam and low beam headlights.
Headlights are important as they provide forward illumination to see the road ahead. You can upgrade your Tacoma's headlights with SEALIGHT S7S H4/9003 LED headlight bulbs for a brighter and clearer nighttime driving experience.
Fog Light Bulbs:
The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma takes an H11 bulb in its fog light applications. For an LED upgrade, SEALIGHT XF1 H11/H8/H16 yellow LED fog light bulbs will fit. LED fog lights are more durable and offer better visibility on foggy roads.
Back Up Light Bulbs:
The back up light bulb size for 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma is 921 bulb.
Reverse with confidence using SEALIGHT J1 T15/912/921 LED backup light bulbs, which offer superior brightness and coverage.
Brake Light Bulbs:
As for the brake lights, the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma uses the 3157 bulb. With SEALIGHT SLJ3 3157/3156 LED brake and tail light bulbs, you can get a brighter and steadier red light when braking.
Other Light Bulbs:
The 168/194 bulb size can fit the center high-mount stop light, license plate lights and map lights of your 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma. For compatible white-light positions, check out these affordable SEALIGHT SL1 T10/194/168 LED bulbs. Use the required red output for the center high-mount stop light.
Let Your Tacoma Shine Bright
If you drive a 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 Toyota Tacoma, hopefully this overview gives you confidence to take care of your Tacoma's lighting needs. Choose the correct replacement bulbs specified for each light, and take your time with installation.
Don't forget to realign headlights if they were removed. Driving with properly working OEM or upgraded lighting makes for safer travels both on and off road!