102 Electrical bulb & socket parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, in 17 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2023 Kia Forte, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination. 27 parts of the 102 listed are Side Marker Light Bulb (11 parts), Brake Light Bulb (8 parts) and Headlamp Bulb (8 parts). The other 14 part types cover the remaining 75 parts.
The 2023 Kia Forte was sold with both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. All 102 parts on this page fit every engine.
4 brands supply electrical bulb & socket parts for the 2023 Kia Forte, led by SYLVANIA (79 parts), PHILIPS (14 parts) and HELLA (7 parts), plus 1 more brand. Quality grades include LED, Standard Replacement and Extended Life.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2023 Kia Forte. 25 parts have it, including SYLVANIA 921LL (Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb) and PHILIPS 2357LL (Brake Light Bulb). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 921LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.2d | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 921ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Cool WhiteSilver Star | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157WLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ultinon LEDWhite | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Incandescent27/8W | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 921 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: W2.1x9.2dWattage: 18.00 W | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and HELLA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 921LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
In the Extended Life grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: 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 PHILIPS — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PHILIPS 1157WLED is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, HELLA and SYLVANIA supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is HELLA 1157.
This group includes SYLVANIA 921LL, SYLVANIA 921ST and PHILIPS 1157WLED and the remaining parts above.
Brake Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2357LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Longer Life | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: BAY15D | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver StarCool White | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157RSL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVO | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: BAY15DWattage: 26.90 W | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Incandescent27/8W | View on Amazon |
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.
8 Brake Light Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and HELLA. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 2357LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 2 parts, from PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is PHILIPS 2357LL.
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157ST.
The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 3 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157SL is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and HELLA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157.
Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 2357LL, SYLVANIA 1157LL and SYLVANIA 1157ST, plus the other parts above.
Brake Light Bulb - High Mount
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 7506LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: BA15S | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 7506ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Cool WhiteSilver Star | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | PY21WNA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Natural Amber | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 7506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: BA15SWattage: 25.00 W | View on Amazon |
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.
4 Brake Light Bulb - High Mount parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506LL.
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506ST.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is PHILIPS PY21WNA.
Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 7506LL, SYLVANIA 7506ST and PHILIPS PY21WNA, plus the other parts above.
Cornering Lamp Bulb
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157WLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ultinon LEDWhite | View on Amazon |
This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Cornering 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.
This group shows a single part: PHILIPS 1157WLED.
Daytime Running Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2357LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Longer Life | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2357WLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ultinon LEDWhite | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Incandescent27/8W | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bulbs used as daytime running 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.
3 Daytime Running Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from PHILIPS and HELLA. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 1 option from PHILIPS. PHILIPS 2357LL is listed in this group.
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from PHILIPS. A representative part number is PHILIPS 2357WLED.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from HELLA. HELLA 1157 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 2357LL, PHILIPS 2357WLED and HELLA 1157.
Dome Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | DE3175LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: SV | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | DE3175BSL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDBlue | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | DE3175SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | DE3175 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Wattage: 10.00 W | View on Amazon |
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 904 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA DE3175. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3175LL.
The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA DE3175BSL is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. A representative part number is SYLVANIA DE3175.
This group includes SYLVANIA DE3175, SYLVANIA DE3175LL and SYLVANIA DE3175BSL and the remaining parts above.
Glove Box Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: Festoon | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194RLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ultinon LEDRed | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVOCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: SVWattage: 5.00 W | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Glove Box Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. SYLVANIA 6418SL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 6418LL is listed in this group.
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 3 parts, from SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 6418SL.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 6418 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include SYLVANIA 6418SL, SYLVANIA 6418LL and PHILIPS 194RLED, among others listed above.
Headlamp Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long Life | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005XV | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Xtra VisionColor Temperature: 3200 KV | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005SU | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver Star UltraColor Temperature: 4100 KV | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver StarColor Temperature: 4000 KV | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005SZG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver Star zXe GOLDColor Temperature: 4200 KV | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | HalogenSocket Type Bulb: P20D | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 9005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: P20D | View on Amazon |
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.
8 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA and HELLA. HELLA 9005 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 9005LL is listed in this group.
The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 4 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 9005XV is listed in this group.
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 9005SL.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from HELLA and SYLVANIA. HELLA 9005 is listed in this group.
This group includes HELLA 9005, SYLVANIA 9005LL and SYLVANIA 9005XV and the remaining parts above.
License Plate Lamp Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.5d | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | BlueSilver Star | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825BSL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W | View on Amazon |
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.
5 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from SYLVANIA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 2825LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2825LL.
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2825ST.
The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 2825SL is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2825.
Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 2825LL, SYLVANIA 2825ST and SYLVANIA 2825SL, plus the other parts above.
Map / Reading Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.2d | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Color Temperature: 3200 KVSilver Star | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194BSL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDBlue | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194BLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | BlueZEVO | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVOCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: W2.1x9.2dWattage: 3.80 W | View on Amazon |
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 904 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
8 Map / Reading Light Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 2 brands — SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 194LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 194LL.
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 194ST.
The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 4 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 194BSL is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 194.
Part numbers include SYLVANIA 194LL, SYLVANIA 194ST and SYLVANIA 194BSL, among others listed above.
Parking Lamp Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: BAY15D | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver StarCool White | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVO | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: BAY15DWattage: 26.90 W | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Incandescent27/8W | View on Amazon |
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.
6 Parking Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA and HELLA. SYLVANIA 1157LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157LL is listed in this group.
The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157ST is listed in this group.
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157SL.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and HELLA. SYLVANIA 1157 is listed in this group.
This group includes SYLVANIA 1157LL, SYLVANIA 1157ST and SYLVANIA 1157SL and the remaining parts above.
Side Marker Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.5d | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: BAY15D | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver StarCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | BlueSilver Star | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194RLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ultinon LEDRed | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVO | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 2825 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: W2.1x9.5dWattage: 5.00 W | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: BAY15DWattage: 26.90 W | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Incandescent27/8W | View on Amazon |
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.
11 Side Marker Light Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and HELLA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 2825LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2825LL.
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157ST.
The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 4 options from SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. PHILIPS 194RLED is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from SYLVANIA and HELLA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2825.
Step / Courtesy Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.2d | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Cool WhiteSilver Star | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168BLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVO | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168BSL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LED | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVOCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: W2.1x9.2dWattage: 4.90 W | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bulbs in the step and courtesy 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.
7 Step / Courtesy Light Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from SYLVANIA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 168LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 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: 4 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168SL is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168.
Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 168LL, SYLVANIA 168ST and SYLVANIA 168SL, plus the other parts above.
Tail Lamp Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: W2.1x9.2d | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: BAY15D | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver StarCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Cool WhiteSilver Star | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 194RLED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ultinon LEDRed | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: W2.1x9.2dWattage: 4.90 W | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: BAY15DWattage: 26.90 W | View on Amazon |
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.
7 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA and PHILIPS. SYLVANIA 168LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168LL is listed in this group.
The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157ST is listed in this group.
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from PHILIPS. A representative part number is PHILIPS 194RLED.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168 is listed in this group.
This group includes SYLVANIA 168LL, SYLVANIA 1157LL and SYLVANIA 1157ST and the remaining parts above.
Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: Festoon | View on Amazon |
HID (intense white light)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | DE3423LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Longer Life | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVOCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: SVWattage: 5.00 W | View on Amazon |
| WAGNER Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 17136 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Medium Standard Miniature Lamp | View on Amazon |
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.
6 Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. 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): 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 6418SL.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 6418LL, PHILIPS DE3423LL and SYLVANIA 6418SL, plus the other parts above.
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: BAY15D | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1156ALL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeAmber | View on Amazon |
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157ST | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Silver StarCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: BAY15DWattage: 26.90 W | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Incandescent27/8W | View on Amazon |
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | PY21WNA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Natural Amber | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 1156A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Amber | View on Amazon |
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.
7 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts for the 2023 Kia Forte come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA and PHILIPS. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 1157LL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157LL.
Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157ST.
Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from SYLVANIA, HELLA and PHILIPS. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157.
This group includes SYLVANIA 1157LL, SYLVANIA 1156ALL and SYLVANIA 1157ST and the remaining parts above.
Vanity Mirror / Sun Visor Light Bulb
Extended Life
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Long LifeBase Type: Festoon | View on Amazon |
HID (intense white light)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | DE3423LL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Longer Life | View on Amazon |
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Popular Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418SL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LEDCool White | View on Amazon |
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418LED | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | ZEVOCool White | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVANIA Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 6418 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Base Type: SVWattage: 5.00 W | View on Amazon |
| WAGNER Fits: all 2023 Forte engines | 17136 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Medium Standard Miniature Lamp | View on Amazon |
This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Vanity Mirror / Sun Visor 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.
6 Vanity Mirror / Sun Visor Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2023 Kia Forte, from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418LL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 Forte.
The Extended Life section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 6418LL is listed in this group.
The HID (intense white light) section: 1 option from PHILIPS. PHILIPS DE3423LL is listed in this group.
LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 2 parts, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 6418SL.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418 is listed in this group.
This group includes SYLVANIA 6418LL, PHILIPS DE3423LL and SYLVANIA 6418SL and the remaining parts above.
Buying Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts for a 2023 Kia Forte
On this vehicle, the bulb and socket system covers every bulb and socket on the vehicle, from headlamps to instrument-cluster illumination.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every electrical bulb & socket part on this page fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
- 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: Side Marker Light Bulb and Brake Light Bulb .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical bulb & socket parts fit the 2023 Kia Forte?
Our catalog currently lists 102 electrical bulb & socket parts for the 2023 Kia Forte across 17 subcategories and 4 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical bulb & socket parts differ between 2023 Kia Forte engines?
No. On this page every electrical bulb & socket part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of electrical bulb & socket problems on a 2023 Kia Forte?
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 2023 Kia Forte 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 2023 Kia Forte?
Every part on this page already fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. 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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