Hyundai Azera License Plate Bulb Size

The Hyundai Azera license plate light requires 168, 12961, or DE3423 bulb sizes depending on the specific vehicle configuration. Available data for the listed components covers the range from 2006 through 2017.

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
2012-2017	168
2011	12961
2006-2010	DE3423

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V.	DE3423

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Additional Notes

The Hyundai Azera license plate bulb specifications cover model years 2006-2017, with three distinct bulb types used across that span: the 168, the 12961, and the DE3423.
The 168 bulb is an ANSI-standard miniature wedge type in the T10 form factor, rated at 12V and 4.9W. It is the most frequently specified bulb in the Azera lineup, covering the 2012-2017 model years.
The DE3423 is an ANSI-standard festoon bulb with a 41mm length and end-cap contacts, rated at 12V. It is the second most frequently specified type, appearing across the 2006-2010 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI designation. It is a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W, and it is specified exclusively for the 2011 Azera.
The 168 and 12961 share the same T10 wedge form factor and operate at 12V, though they differ slightly in wattage (4.9W versus 5W) and base designation. The 12961 carries a manufacturer-specific part number rather than an ANSI code.
The DE3423 festoon type is physically distinct from the T10 wedge types. Festoon bulbs seat via pressure against two end caps rather than a wedge base, making them incompatible with T10 sockets.
The 2011 Azera represents a transitional year in the specifications, positioned between the DE3423 festoon years (2006-2010) and the 168 wedge years (2012-2017), with its own unique 12961 designation.
Because the Azera (2006-2017) uses three different bulb types across its model year range, year-specific verification is necessary before replacement, as the socket types are not interchangeable between the festoon and wedge formats.