2018 Audi A8 Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

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17 Electrical bulb & socket parts are listed for the 2018 Audi A8, in 4 part types, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L V6 Supercharged, 4.0L V8 Turbocharged and 6.3L W12). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 2018 Audi A8, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination. Most of the listed parts are Glove Box Light Bulb (8 parts), Door Panel Light Bulb (7 parts) and Headlamp Socket (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.

Door Panel Light Bulb

Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Popular Fits: 6.3L W12 2825LL
🇲🇽 MX
Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.5d
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 2825LL
Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W
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WAGNER Fits: 6.3L W12 17177LL
🇲🇽 MX
Long LifeW2.1x9.5d Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 17177LL
Long LifeW2.1x9.5d Base5.000 Watt
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Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825ST
🇲🇽 MX
BlueSilver Star
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 2825ST
BlueSilver StarColor Temperature: 3200 KVBase Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W
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LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825SL
🇲🇽 MX
LEDCool White
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 2825SL
LEDCool WhiteBase Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 0.50 W
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WAGNER Fits: 6.3L W12 T10LED
🇲🇽 MX
Tru View PLUS LED
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAGNER Popular Fits: 6.3L W12 17177
🇲🇽 MX
W2.1x9.5d Base5.000 Watt
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SYLVANIA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825
🇲🇽 MX
Base Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W
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This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Door Panel Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs.

Glove Box Light Bulb

Extended Life

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Popular Fits: 6.3L W12 2825LL
🇲🇽 MX
Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.5d
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 2825LL
Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W
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WAGNER Fits: 6.3L W12 17177LL
🇲🇽 MX
Long LifeW2.1x9.5d Base
Fitment notes — WAGNER 17177LL
Long LifeW2.1x9.5d Base5.000 Watt
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Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825ST
🇲🇽 MX
BlueSilver Star
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 2825ST
BlueSilver StarColor Temperature: 3200 KVBase Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W
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LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SYLVANIA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825SL
🇲🇽 MX
LEDCool White
Fitment notes — SYLVANIA 2825SL
LEDCool WhiteBase Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 0.50 W
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WAGNER Fits: 6.3L W12 T10LED
🇲🇽 MX
Tru View PLUS LED
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HELLA Popular Fits: 6.3L W12 2825
🇲🇽 MX
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: W2.1x9.5d
Fitment notes — HELLA 2825
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: W2.1x9.5d
W5W
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SYLVANIA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825
🇲🇽 MX
Base Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W
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WAGNER Fits: 6.3L W12 17177
🇲🇽 MX
W2.1x9.5d Base5.000 Watt
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This table covers the bulbs in the glove-box lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs.

Headlamp Socket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ÜRO PARTS Fits: 6.3L W12 6R0973735
🇲🇽 MX
10 pin black connector
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This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket.

Tail Lamp Bulb

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HELLA Fits: 6.3L W12 2825
🇲🇽 MX
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: W2.1x9.5d
Fitment notes — HELLA 2825
IncandescentSocket Type Bulb: W2.1x9.5d
W5W
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This table covers the bulbs in the tail lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs.

Buying Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts for a 2018 Audi A8

On this vehicle, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination.

  • Match the engine first. Every electrical bulb & socket part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Glove Box Light Bulb and Door Panel Light Bulb .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electrical bulb & socket parts fit the 2018 Audi A8?

Our catalog currently lists 17 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 2018 Audi A8 across 4 subcategories and 4 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L V6 Supercharged, 4.0L V8 Turbocharged and 6.3L W12). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do electrical bulb & socket parts differ between 2018 Audi A8 engines?

Yes. Every electrical bulb & socket part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of electrical bulb & socket problems on a 2018 Audi A8?

Common symptoms include a lamp that flickers over bumps, melted or discolored socket plastic, or bulbs that keep failing early on one side. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace bulbs in pairs so both sides age together, and put a smear of dielectric grease on the new socket contacts.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 Audi A8 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 Audi A8?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then repeated bulb failure in one position usually means a socket or ground problem, not bad bulbs — replace the socket rather than chase it. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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