Hyundai Veloster N License Plate Bulb Size

The Hyundai Veloster N license plate light uses 12961 and 168 bulb sizes for the specific lighting components located at the rear of the vehicle. Data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 2019 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
2021-2022	12961	12961	Check Price
2019-2020	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 Veloster N uses two distinct license plate bulb sizes across its model years, with the 168 bulb specified for 2019-2020 and the 12961 bulb specified for 2021-2022.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 5W, fitted with a W2.1x9.5d base.
The 168 is an ANSI standard designation recognized in the US and Canada, also a T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 4.9W.
Both bulb types share the T10 wedge form factor, though the 12961 carries a Philips-specific designation while the 168 follows a standardized North American classification system.
The wattage difference between the two bulbs is marginal, with the 12961 rated at 5W and the 168 rated at 4.9W, both operating on a 12V circuit.
Despite the shared T10 form factor, the 12961 and 168 are listed under separate model year fitments for the Veloster N, indicating that substitution between the two should be approached with caution rather than assumed as straightforward.