Volkswagen HID Bulb Replacement Guide

Volkswagen used factory HID on higher trims (Highline, GLI/GTI, R-Line, Executive) of Golf, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Touareg and a few halo models like CC, EOS and Phaeton. Bulb types broadly track Audi: older models use D2S, mid‑generation cars use D1S, and later Xenon Plus systems usually move to D3S. If you are not sure whether your VW has factory HID or halogen, always confirm by checking the bulb type engraved on the capsule and the label on the headlamp housing.

Factory HID Models (Volkswagen)

Beetle
2003–2005 Xenon — D2S
2012–2017 Beetle with factory bi‑xenon headlights — uses 25 W D8S capsules (not D3S); confirm the D8S marking on the bulb base before ordering, as halogen and LED trims use different parts

Golf / GTI / Golf R
Mk5 (approx. 2006–2009 HID / R32‑era) — typically D2S in factory Xenon housings; check the bulb code on the capsule to confirm
Mk6 (2010–2013 Bi‑Xenon) — D1S (applies to HID Golf, GTI and most Mk6 Golf R trims)
Mk7 (2015–2017 Xenon / Xenon Plus) — D3S
2018–2019 Golf / Golf R Xenon trims — generally follow Mk7 D3S fitment, but verify by reading the code on the bulb

Jetta / GLI
Mk5 Jetta / GLI (2006–2010 factory Xenon) — D2S
2011–2012 Jetta / GLI Xenon — most Canadian cars continue with D2S; confirm at the bulb if you are unsure
2013 Jetta GLI Xenon — D1S
2014–2016 Jetta GLI / high‑trim Xenon — D3S
2017–2018 Jetta GLI Xenon trims — typically D3S; check the bulb stamping before ordering

Jetta Sportwagen
2010–2014 factory Xenon — D1S

Passat / CC / Phaeton
Passat B5.5 (2001–2005 Xenon) — D2S
Passat B6 (2006–2010 Xenon) — D1S
Passat B7 (2012–2015 Xenon trims) — generally use D3S; confirm the D3S marking on the bulb base before ordering
Passat B8 (2016–2019 Xenon trims) — most catalogues list D3S for factory HID; verify by checking the bulb code on your car
CC (2009–2012 Xenon) — D1S
CC (2013–2017 Xenon) — D3S
Phaeton (2004–2006 Xenon) — D1S

Rabbit / R32
Rabbit (2007–2009 factory Xenon) — D2S
R32 (2008) — D2S

EOS
2007–2011 Xenon — D1S
2012–2016 Xenon — D3S

Tiguan
Mk1 (2009–2011 Highline with HID) — D1S
Mk1 facelift (2012–2017 Highline / R‑Line Xenon) — D3S
Mk2 (2018+ Tiguan) — most Canadian trims use LED low‑beams; any rare Xenon applications should be confirmed by reading the bulb code and housing label

Touareg
7L (2004–2010 Xenon) — D1S
7P (2011–2017 Xenon) — D3S
Late 7P / non‑North American Touareg with HID beyond 2017 — usually D3S where fitted; check the bulb code to confirm

Atlas
2018+ Canadian Atlas models are predominantly LED for the low‑beam; there is no common factory HID low‑beam variant in Canada. If your Atlas appears to have HID projectors, verify the bulb type directly on the capsule before ordering.

Related Guides

D1S HID Bulbs — OEM Replacement
D2S HID Bulbs — OEM Replacement
D3S HID Bulbs — OEM Replacement
Factory HID Bulb Guide — All Makes & Models

Volkswagen HID FAQs

Does my Mk6 Jetta GLI use D1S or D3S?
Mk6 Jetta GLI models with factory Xenon generally track the Jetta table: most 2011–2012 cars use D2S, 2013 uses D1S, and 2014–2016 use D3S. Pull one bulb and check the stamped code, or call 647‑547‑1962 before ordering if you are unsure.

Are Golf R HID bulbs different from regular Golf Xenon?
Within each generation, Golf R usually shares the same D‑series bulb as the base factory Xenon option (Mk5 D2S, Mk6 D1S, Mk7 D3S). Always match on generation and headlamp type and confirm on the bulb.

Why do some catalogs mention D5S for VW?
Some universal D5S bulbs list Volkswagen applications, but we have not seen a factory D5S VW in Canada. Treat any D5S listing as a red flag and confirm the part number and bulb code on your existing HID capsule before ordering.