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Forward Lighting
- Fog Light Bulb Front » H8
- Headlight Bulb High Beam (w/halogen capsule headlamps) » 9005
- Headlight Bulb High Beam Coupe, (w/halogen capsule headlamps) » 9005
- Headlight Bulb High Beam Sedan, (w/halogen capsule headlamps) » 9005
- Headlight Bulb Low Beam (w/halogen capsule headlamps) » H11
- Headlight Bulb Low Beam Coupe, (w/halogen capsule headlamps) » H11
- Headlight Bulb Low Beam Sedan, (w/halogen capsule headlamps) » H11
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Exterior Lighting
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Interior Lighting
2016 Honda Civic Headlight Bulb Size
The 2016 Honda Civic changed everything — a ground-up 10th-generation redesign that earned Car of the Year honors and made compact cars exciting again. The 2016 Honda Civic headlight bulb size is H11 for the low beam, 9005 for the high beam, and H11 for the fog lights. While EX and higher trims came with factory LED headlights, the volume-selling LX trim shipped with halogen bulbs in projector housings. That makes 2016 Honda Civic LED headlights the must-have upgrade for LX owners who want the same premium look and performance as the upper trims.
Best Headlight Upgrade for the 2016 Honda Civic
The 10th-generation Civic introduced projector headlights even on halogen-equipped LX models, which is great news for LED upgrades. Projector housings focus light through a lens, and when you pair that precision with a high-quality LED H11 bulb, the result is a sharp, well-defined beam cutoff with dramatically improved brightness and road coverage.
LED kits are the overwhelming favorite for the 2016 Civic. They produce a clean 6000K white output from the moment you turn them on, generate less heat than halogen, and fit inside the factory housing without modification. HID kits remain a solid choice for drivers who want the absolute highest lumen count and are comfortable with the additional ballast installation. Both options turn the LX trim's lighting into something that rivals the factory LED setup on the Touring.
HID Nation includes free shipping on every kit and protects your purchase with a lifetime warranty — because an upgrade this good should last as long as your Civic does.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2016 Honda Civic headlight bulb size?
The 2016 Honda Civic uses H11 for the low beam, 9005 for the high beam, and H11 for the fog lights. The LX trim comes with halogen projector headlights, while EX, EX-T, EX-L, and Touring trims feature factory LED headlights. LED and HID conversion kits are designed for the halogen-equipped models.
Does the 2016 Civic have projector or reflector headlights?
The 2016 Civic uses projector headlights on all trims, which is a major improvement over the 9th-generation reflector housings. Projector headlights produce a sharper beam cutoff and work exceptionally well with LED conversion bulbs. Even the halogen LX model benefits from this superior housing design.
Will aftermarket LED bulbs trigger a dashboard warning on the 2016 Civic?
Most quality LED kits designed for the 2016 Honda Civic will not trigger a dashboard warning or cause headlight flickering. The 10th-generation Civic does not use a canbus system that aggressively monitors bulb wattage. If you do experience any flickering, HID Nation offers kits with built-in anti-flicker technology to resolve it.
Will LED headlights interfere with Honda Sensing on the 2016 Civic?
LED headlight bulbs do not interfere with the Honda Sensing camera system on the 2016 Civic. The forward-facing camera used for lane departure warning and collision mitigation relies on visual data and is not affected by the type of bulb in the headlight housing. Thousands of 10th-gen Civic owners run LED headlights with Honda Sensing active and report no issues.
Can I match the LX halogen fog lights to my new LED headlights?
Yes. The 2016 Civic fog lights use H11 bulbs — the same size as the low beams. Upgrading the fog lights to LED at the same time as the headlights gives the entire front end a uniform white appearance. It is a popular pairing that eliminates the mismatch between white LED headlights and yellow halogen fog lights.