Factory setup not specified in fitment source

2018 Honda Accord Headlight Bulbs & Lighting Guide

Integrated factory LED headlights, factory performance, and practical service guidance for the 2018 Honda Accord.

Low beam
H11
High beam
9005 / HB3
Factory setup
Factory setup not specified in fitment source
7.2/10BulbFacts OE Visibility Score
Factory performanceGood, Check Details
2018 Honda Accord factory headlights vehicle image

How the factory headlights perform

This vehicle has more than one documented factory system. Use the selector above to match the trim or package where available.

Good, Check Details

Check the exact trim and package before assuming this is the installed factory headlight system.

Peak low-beam reach
314 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks56th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles49th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
507 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks55th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles52nd percentile
Curve visibility
10.3 / 15
Glare control
6.6 / 10Recorded low-beam glare exceedance up to 27.3%
High-beam assist
Yes
Curve-adaptive lighting
No

Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.

Weak Factory Lighting

If this serviceable halogen/HID setup is installed and night driving is a priority, compare tested BulbFacts upgrade options.

Peak low-beam reach
318 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks59th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles51st percentile
Peak high-beam reach
525 ft
Compared with tested Cars, Sedans & Hatchbacks66th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles65th percentile
Curve visibility
10.3 / 15
Glare control
0 / 10Recorded low-beam glare exceedance up to 45.3%
High-beam assist
Yes
Curve-adaptive lighting
No

Performance varies by factory headlight system or trim. Confirm the installed configuration above.

Best headlight upgrades

These products were physically tested by BulbFacts, but the tests were not performed in this exact vehicle unless a card explicitly says otherwise.

Factory setup not specified in fitment source

Low Beam: H11 · High Beam: 9005 / HB3

Best direct replacement

OSRAM Night Breaker 200

Low Beam H11 · High Beam 9005 / HB3

BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb size
Best Standard Reflector Upgrade

The Night Breaker 200 is the top standard-wattage reflector recommendation at the time of review. Anything scoring higher in the reflector chart uses much higher wattage, while the NB200 keeps the simple drop-in halogen format.

General BulbFacts housing test

A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation.

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Other bulbs

Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.

Brake Light
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Cargo / Trunk Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Door Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Daytime Running Light
9005 / HB3Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Front Turn Signal
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
License Plate Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Map Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Parking Light
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Reverse Light
T15Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Stepwell Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Technical details and sources

Fitment, factory-system research, and BulbFacts product tests remain separate evidence. A matching bulb size does not by itself make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation.

PositionBulb or systemEvidence status
Low BeamFactory setup not specified in fitment sourceH11Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
High BeamFactory setup not specified in fitment source9005 / HB3Possible fitment — verify installed bulb

Fitment note: Verify the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering. A bulb-size match is not automatically a conversion recommendation or proof of vehicle-specific testing.