Hyundai Accent License Plate Bulb Size

The Hyundai Accent license plate light uses 12961 and 168 bulb sizes for the exterior illumination components. Available data covers the specific range from 1995 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

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2019-2022	12961	12961	Check Price
2003-2005	168	W5W	Check Price
1995-1999	168	W5W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W.	W5W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Hyundai Accent uses two distinct license plate bulb types across its model years: the 12961 for 2019-2022 and the 168 for 1995-2005, with a gap in coverage between 2006 and 2018.
Both the 12961 and 168 share the same T10 miniature wedge form factor, meaning they occupy the same physical bulb family despite carrying different part designations.
The 168 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized across the US and Canadian markets, operating at 12V and 4.9W.
The 12961 is a Philips-designated part number rather than an ANSI standard, featuring a W2.1x9.5d base and rated at 12V and 5W, making it marginally higher in wattage than the 168.
The W2.1x9.5d base specification on the 12961 refers to a wedge-type base with a 2.1mm wire width and a 9.5mm pin spread, which is the standard base configuration for T10 wedge bulbs.
Although both bulbs share the T10 wedge form, the differing part designations for the Hyundai Accent across these year groups indicate that direct substitution between the 12961 and 168 should be treated with caution without confirming socket compatibility.
The 1999 model year carries the 168 specification, consistent with the surrounding years in the 1995-2005 range, while 2000-2003 data follows the same fitment without interruption through to 2005.