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2018 Honda CR-V Headlight Bulb Size
Building on the momentum of its award-winning 2017 redesign, the 2018 Honda CR-V continued to set the benchmark for compact SUVs with its turbocharged 1.5L engine, spacious cabin, and standard Honda Sensing safety suite. The 2018 Honda CR-V headlight bulb size is H11 for the low beam, 9005 for the high beam, and H11 for the fog light. The LX trim ships with halogen projectors, while EX and above receive factory LED headlights.
If you drive a 2018 CR-V LX, upgrading to 2018 Honda CR-V LED headlights is the single biggest visibility improvement available. Even on higher trims, the fog lights remain halogen and can be upgraded to match the white output of the factory LED headlights for a cohesive look and better close-range illumination.
Upgrading the 2018 Honda CR-V Headlights
LED conversion kits for the 2018 CR-V take advantage of the fifth-generation platform's clean engine bay layout. The H11 low beam bulb is accessible through a large opening behind each headlight housing, and the twist-lock socket makes removal and installation tool-free. A quality LED kit delivers 6000K white light with full brightness the moment you flip the switch, no warm-up period needed.
HID kits offer an alternative for owners who want peak lumen output above all else. The external ballast mounts near the headlight housing with supplied brackets or zip ties, and the xenon arc tube produces a distinctive bright white to cool blue output depending on the color temperature you choose. Full brightness arrives after a few seconds of warm-up.
Every HID Nation kit arrives with free shipping and a lifetime warranty that covers both bulbs and ballasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size headlight bulbs does the 2018 Honda CR-V use?
The 2018 Honda CR-V uses H11 for the low beams, 9005 for the high beams, and H11 for the fog lights. The LX trim has halogen projector headlights; the EX, EX-L, and Touring trims use factory LED headlights with LED daytime running lights.
Will LED bulbs work with Honda Sensing on the 2018 CR-V?
Yes. Honda Sensing relies on a forward-facing camera and radar module mounted behind the windshield and in the front grille, not on the headlight bulbs. Changing from halogen to LED in the H11 low beam position does not interfere with adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, or any other Honda Sensing feature.
My 2018 CR-V already has LED headlights. What else can I upgrade?
On EX and higher trims, the low beams are already LED from the factory, but the fog lights still use halogen H11 bulbs. Swapping the fog lights to LED creates a matching 6000K white output across all three forward-facing lights. You can also upgrade the 9005 high beams for brighter flash-to-pass and high beam performance on dark roads.
Does the 2018 CR-V have the same headlights as the 2017?
The 2018 CR-V carries over the same headlight housing design, bulb sizes, and trim-level lighting breakdown introduced with the 2017 fifth-generation redesign. H11 low beams, 9005 high beams, and H11 fog lights are consistent across both model years. Any LED or HID kit that fits the 2017 will also fit the 2018.
How long do LED headlights last in the 2018 Honda CR-V?
Quality LED headlight bulbs are rated for 30,000 to 50,000 hours of use, which translates to many years of typical driving. Compared to factory halogen bulbs that often dim noticeably after two to three years, LEDs maintain consistent brightness throughout their lifespan. HID Nation also backs every kit with a lifetime warranty, so if a bulb ever fails you receive a free replacement.