Honda HR-V License Plate Bulb Size

The Honda HR-V license plate light requires 12961 and 168 bulb sizes for the rear exterior illumination components. Available data for the specific vehicle covers the period from 2016 through 2022.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2019-2022	12961
2016-2018	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The Honda HR-V uses two distinct bulb types across its model years for the license plate position: the 12961 and the 168.
Both the 12961 and the 168 share the T10 miniature wedge form factor and operate on a 12-volt circuit, which reflects their shared physical housing category.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation rather than an ANSI industry standard, and it carries a W2.1x9.5d base specification at 5 watts.
The 168 is an ANSI standard designation recognized across the US and Canadian markets, rated at 4.9 watts.
The Honda HR-V (2019-2022) takes the 12961 bulb for the license plate position.
The 2016-2018 model years use the 168 bulb instead.
Although both bulbs share the T10 wedge shape, the 12961 specifies a W2.1x9.5d base, and direct substitution with the 168 without confirming base compatibility carries a fitment risk.
The 0.1-watt difference between the two bulbs (5W for the 12961 versus 4.9W for the 168) reflects a negligible power draw distinction within the same general bulb class.