2012 Kia Forte Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

This table covers the bulbs in the reverse 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. Read more

9 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 921LL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

In the Extended Life grade, SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921LL.

In the Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 1 option from WAGNER — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WAGNER 921WLED is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is HELLA 921.

This group includes SYLVANIA 921LL and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the stop 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. Read more

7 Brake Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 2357LL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2357RSL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357.

Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 2357LL and SYLVANIA 2357RSL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the high-mount stop lamp. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

7 Brake Light Bulb - High Mount parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 921LL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from HELLA. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 921.

Part numbers include SYLVANIA 921LL and SYLVANIA 921ST, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the dome 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. Read more

14 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 6 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is HELLA DE3175. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3175LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 6 options from PUTCO, SYLVANIA, DORMAN and 1 other brand. DORMAN 3175WSMD is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA DE3175.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the bulbs in the fog and driving 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. Read more

9 Fog / Driving Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from HELLA, PHILIPS, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and 2 other brands. PHILIPS 881 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

The Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look) section lists 1 option from HELLA — grouped under the catalog's "Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. HELLA H71071222 is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from HELLA. A representative part number is HELLA 226971551.

In the Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving) grade, HELLA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is HELLA H71071182.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from PHILIPS, HELLA, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and 2 other brands. PHILIPS 881 is listed in this group.

This group includes PHILIPS 881, HELLA H71071222 and HELLA 226971551 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs that light the headlamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, a flicker over bumps, or a bulb that keeps failing on one side. Avoid touching a halogen capsule. Repeated failure in one socket is usually the socket or ground, not the bulb. Read more

35 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and 2 other brands. HELLA H1LL carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look), Extended Life, Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life), Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving) and Standard Replacement, with Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) the largest group at 15 parts from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS, HELLA and 1 other brand.

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. Read more

7 Headlamp Socket parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HP3835 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HP3835, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S553 and ACDELCO PT2298, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the LED Bulb adapters. Read more

2 LED Bulb Adapter parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from HELLA and WAGNER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

Listed part numbers: HELLA 226971631 and WAGNER CBH1H3.

This table covers the bulbs that light the license plate. 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. Read more

10 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 168. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 168LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from HELLA and SYLVANIA. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 168.

This table covers the bulbs in the map / reading 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. Read more

12 Map / Reading Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 5 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is HELLA DE3175. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3175LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 4 options from SYLVANIA, DORMAN and WAGNER. DORMAN 3175WSMD is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA DE3175.

2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Parking Brake Warning 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. Read more

2 Parking Brake Warning Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — PEAK and PILOT AUTOMOTIVE. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Listed part numbers: PEAK 2357 and PILOT AUTOMOTIVE IL1157R15.

This table covers the bulbs in the parking 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. Read more

7 Parking Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. HELLA 2357NA carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2357ALL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357ASL.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. HELLA 2357NA is listed in this group.

Part numbers include HELLA 2357NA, SYLVANIA 2357ALL and WAGNER 2357NALL, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the side-marker 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. Read more

13 Side Marker Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 2357LL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Extended Life: 4 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2357ASL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 2357NA.

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. Read more

6 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and 1 other brand. SYLVANIA 2357LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2357LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from PILOT AUTOMOTIVE. A representative part number is PILOT AUTOMOTIVE IL1157R15.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from SYLVANIA, HELLA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2357 is listed in this group.

This group includes SYLVANIA 2357LL and PILOT AUTOMOTIVE IL1157R15 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the trunk or cargo-area 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. Read more

13 Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 2 other brands. HELLA 6418 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Forte.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418LL is listed in this group.

The HID (intense white light) section lists 1 option from PHILIPS — grouped under the catalog's "HID (intense white light)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PHILIPS DE3423LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 6 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DORMAN 6461WSMD.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, PHILIPS, WAGNER and 1 other brand. HELLA 6418 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the turn-signal 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. Read more

32 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 8 brands — WAGNER, SYLVANIA, HELLA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 1157ALL. Extended Life, HID (intense white light), LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 15 parts.

This table covers the sockets that hold a Turn Signal Lamp bulb. 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. Read more

2 Turn Signal Lamp Socket parts for the 2012 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA HY1317922 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S2670.