Hyundai Accent Side Marker Bulb Size

Hyundai Accent front and rear side marker bulbs utilize sizes 12961, 168, and 2357NA, with the front position accommodating an additional bulb size compared to the rear location. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1995 to 2022, detailing bulb specifications across this 28-year range.

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

Front Side Marker

Years	Bulb Size
2021	12961
2019-2020	12961 (Without Projector Headlamps)
2003-2005	168
1995-1999	2357NA

Rear Side Marker

Years	Bulb Size
2022	12961
2019	12961
2005	12961
1995-1999	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
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base, natural amber glass. 12V, 26.9W/8W.	2357NA

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Additional Notes

The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. The 168 is an ANSI-standard T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W. Both share the T10 form factor, though they originate from different numbering systems and carry a slight wattage difference.
The 2357NA is an ANSI-standard dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base, rated at 12V with a 26.9W high filament and an 8W low filament. The natural amber glass designation indicates the amber color is built into the glass envelope rather than produced by a colored lens or housing.
The BAY15d base of the 2357NA is physically incompatible with the W2.1x9.5d wedge base of the 12961 and 168. These bulb types are not interchangeable despite serving the same front side marker function across different model years of the Hyundai Accent.
The Hyundai Accent (1995-1999) uses the 2357NA for the front side marker, a dual-filament bayonet bulb drawing considerably more wattage than the single-filament wedge bulbs used in later model years.
The front side marker specification for the 2019-2020 Accent carries a conditional note restricting the 12961 fitment to vehicles without projector headlamps, indicating that trim or package level affects the applicable bulb size for those years.
The rear side marker position uses the 168 bulb for the 1995-1999 Accent, while the front position for those same years uses the 2357NA. This means the front and rear side marker positions on those vehicles are not served by the same bulb type.
The 12961 appears in both the front and rear side marker positions across multiple Accent model years, making it the most frequently specified bulb in these specifications overall.
The 2003-2005 front side marker uses the 168 bulb, while the rear side marker for 2005 uses the 12961. This means the front and rear positions on the 2005 Accent require different bulb types despite both being T10 form factor bulbs.