Factory setup not specified in fitment source

2016 Honda CR V Headlight Bulbs & Lighting Guide

Factory headlight performance and available bulb guidance for the 2016 Honda CR V.

Low beam
H11
High beam
9005 / HB3
Factory setup
Factory setup not specified in fitment source
8.9/10BulbFacts OE Visibility Score
Factory performanceExcellent Factory Lighting
2016 Honda CR-V 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.

Strong Factory Lighting

Usually leave stock; confirm the trim first.

Peak low-beam reach
323 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers49th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles54th percentile
Peak high-beam reach
550 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers76th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles78th percentile
Curve visibility
11.1 / 15
Glare control
4.5 / 10Recorded low-beam glare exceedance up to 18.4%
High-beam assist
No
Curve-adaptive lighting
No

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

Excellent Factory Lighting

Usually leave stock if equipped with this system.

Peak low-beam reach
305 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers37th percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles42nd percentile
Peak high-beam reach
510 ft
Compared with tested SUVs & Crossovers52nd percentile
Compared with all tested vehicles54th percentile
Curve visibility
11.3 / 15
Glare control
10 / 10No recorded low-beam glare exceedance
High-beam assist
No
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.

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Other bulbs

Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.

Automatic Transmission Indicator
T5Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Brake Light
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Dome Light
T10Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Fog Light
H11Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Front Side Marker
7443Possible 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
Rear Side Marker
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Reverse Light
7443Possible fitment — verify installed bulb
Turn Signal (Unqualified)
7443Possible 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

Each model year opens its own BulbFacts record. Bulb sizes and factory systems are not carried over from adjacent years.

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.