Hyundai Veloster License Plate Bulb Size

The Hyundai Veloster license plate light uses 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for the exterior illumination of the rear registration area. Data for the specific components covers the range from 2012 to 2021.

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
2021	12961
2019-2020	168
2012-2017	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 bulb type 168 is an ANSI-standardized miniature wedge bulb operating at 12V and 4.9W, and it serves as the license plate bulb for the Hyundai Veloster across the 2012-2020 model years.
The T10 wedge form factor is shared by both the 168 and 12961 bulbs, meaning both occupy the same physical housing style despite carrying different part designations.
The 12961 is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI industry standard, and it specifies a W2.1x9.5d base type operating at 12V and 5W, a marginal wattage increase over the 168.
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster license plate position calls for the 12961 bulb, which differs from the 168 used in prior model years despite both being T10 wedge types.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation on the 12961 refers to a wedge base with a 2.1mm wire width and a 9.5mm pin spacing, which is the standard geometry for T10 miniature wedge bulbs.
Because the 168 is an ANSI-defined standard, it is produced by multiple manufacturers, whereas the 12961 designation is specific to Philips and may require cross-referencing when sourcing from other brands.
The 0.1W difference between the 168 (4.9W) and the 12961 (5W) is negligible in practical terms, but the base specification and part classification distinguish them as separate fitments for the purposes of vehicle compatibility.