Electrical · important priority
Headlight Bulb Replacement Cost & Pricing
Replace a burned-out headlight bulb (halogen, HID/xenon, or LED). Includes re-aiming if needed. Low beam failures are a safety issue and are commonly cited in roadside inspections.
Typical Headlight Bulb Replacement cost
$50–$280, with an average estimate of $100 before vehicle-specific adjustments.
What to expect
Difficulty: easy. Typical labor time: 0.25–1.5 hours.
Mechanic's tip
Always replace headlight bulbs in pairs — when one burns out, the other isn't far behind. Halogen bulbs cost $10–30 each; HID/xenon bulbs can run $50–150. Never touch halogen or HID bulbs with bare hands — skin oil causes hot spots that shorten bulb life dramatically. On some modern vehicles, replacing a headlight bulb requires removing the bumper cover — factor that into your estimate.