Body Style: hatchback

2009 Hyundai Elantra Headlight Bulbs & Lighting Guide

Choose the factory headlight system below to see the correct bulb and recommendation path for this 2009 Hyundai Elantra.

Source-listed fitment data supplied by CarBulbGuide. Confirm the installed bulbs and configuration before ordering.

Low beam
H11B
High beam
H7
Factory setup
Body Style: hatchback

Choose the factory system installed in this vehicle. Bulb sizes and recommendations change with that selection.

2009 Hyundai Elantra representative vehicle image

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.

Body Style: hatchback

Low Beam: H11B · High Beam: H7

OSRAM Night Breaker 200 manufacturer product image
Best direct replacement

OSRAM Night Breaker 200

High Beam H7

Estimated price$20-34
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.

Measured vs stock halogenReflector test
High beam+50% light
Stock 876 lux · Upgrade 1,312 lux
Color3,550K 125K cooler
Stock 3,425K · Upgrade 3,550K · 5000K pure white
General BulbFacts housing test
Morimoto 2Stroke 4.0 manufacturer product image
Best reflector LED upgrade

Morimoto 2Stroke 4.0

High Beam H7

Estimated price$178
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb sizereflector housing only
Safest Glare + DRL Pick

The glare-control recommendation for reflector housings, and also the easiest pick when your vehicle needs an LED that can properly dim for DRL use.

Measured vs stock halogenReflector test
High beam+114% light
Stock 876 lux · Upgrade 1,872 lux
Color5,250K 1,825K cooler
Stock 3,425K · Upgrade 5,250K · 5000K pure white
General BulbFacts reflector test
Morimoto XB Elite 2.0 manufacturer product image
Best projector HID upgrade

Morimoto XB Elite 2.0

High Beam H7

Estimated price$311
BulbFacts testedCorrect bulb sizeprojector housing only
Best Premium Distance

The Morimoto XB Elite remains the premium performance benchmark from the current HID recommendations. It tested as one of the strongest 35W projector-focused HID kits and is the better fit when you want a complete, higher-quality conversion kit instead of a generic marketplace option.

Measured vs stock halogenProjector test
High beam+230% light
Stock 935 lux · Upgrade 3,088 lux
Color5,000K 1,575K cooler
Stock 3,425K · Upgrade 5,000K · 5000K pure white
General BulbFacts projector test

A matching bulb size identifies fitment; it does not by itself prove optical compatibility or make a conversion a vehicle-specific recommendation. Use the LED upgrade path only with a reflector housing and confirm beam pattern and glare after installation. Use the HID upgrade path only with a projector housing; it is not a reflector-housing recommendation.

Other bulbs

Available exterior and interior lighting data for this model year.

Cargo / Trunk Light
6418Verify installed bulb
Center High Mount Stop Light
921Verify installed bulb
Dome Light
DE3175Verify installed bulb
Fog Light
881Verify installed bulb
Front Side Marker
168Verify installed bulb
Front Turn Signal
2357AVerify installed bulb
License Plate Light
6418Verify installed bulb
Parking Light
2357AVerify installed bulb
Reverse Light
921Verify installed bulb
Brake LightBody Style: hatchback
1157Likely fitment
Cargo / Trunk LightBody Style: hatchback
DE3175Likely fitment
Dome LightBody Style: hatchback
DE3175Likely fitment
Fog LightBody Style: hatchback
881Likely fitment
Front Side MarkerBody Style: hatchback
T10Likely fitment
Front Turn SignalBody Style: hatchback
1157Likely fitment
Glove Box LightBody Style: hatchback
6418Likely fitment
License Plate LightBody Style: hatchback
6418Likely fitment
Map LightBody Style: hatchback
T15Likely fitment
Parking LightBody Style: hatchback
1157Likely fitment
Rear Turn SignalBody Style: hatchback
1156AVerify installed bulb
Reverse LightBody Style: hatchback
T15Likely fitment
Tail LightBody Style: hatchback
1157Likely fitment
Turn Signal (Unqualified)Body Style: hatchback
1156Likely fitment
Brake LightBody Style: sedan
1157Likely fitment
Cargo / Trunk LightBody Style: sedan
DE3175Likely fitment
Center High Mount Stop LightBody Style: sedan
T15Likely fitment
Dome LightBody Style: sedan
DE3175Likely fitment
Fog LightBody Style: sedan
881Likely fitment
Front Turn SignalBody Style: sedan
1157Likely fitment
Glove Box LightBody Style: sedan
6418Likely fitment
License Plate LightBody Style: sedan
6418Likely fitment
Map LightBody Style: sedan
T15Likely fitment
Parking LightBody Style: sedan
1157Likely fitment
Rear Turn SignalBody Style: sedan
1156Verify installed bulb
Reverse LightBody Style: sedan
T15Likely fitment
Tail LightBody Style: sedan
1157Likely fitment
Turn Signal (Unqualified)Body Style: sedan
1156Likely fitment
Technical details and sources

Confirm the installed bulb, connector, housing, and factory system before ordering.

PositionBulb or systemFitment status
Low BeamBody Style: hatchbackH11BLikely fitment
High BeamBody Style: hatchbackH7Likely fitment
Low BeamBody Style: sedanH11BLikely fitment
High BeamBody Style: sedanH1Likely fitment

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.