Hyundai Venue Tail Light Bulb Size

The Hyundai Venue tail light requires bulb size 1157, P21/5W, or 12961 depending on the specific version of the component. Data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 2020 to 2024.

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
2023-2024	1157
2021-2022	12961
2020	1157 (With Halogen Capsule Headlamps)

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

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Additional Notes

The 1157 is an ANSI-standardized dual-filament bulb operating at 12V with a 21W high filament and 5W low filament. It uses a BAY15d bayonet base, a two-pin offset design that prevents incorrect insertion by positioning the pins at different heights on the base.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, running at 12V and 5W. The wedge base relies on spring tension from the socket rather than a locking mechanism to maintain contact.
The Hyundai Venue uses two distinct tail light bulb types across its model years, and the two are not interchangeable. The 1157 uses a bayonet base while the 12961 uses a wedge base, making them physically incompatible with each other's sockets.
The 2023-2024 Venue specifies the 1157 bulb for the tail light position.
The 2021-2022 Venue specifies the 12961 bulb for the tail light position.
The 2020 Venue specifies the 1157 bulb specifically for vehicles equipped with Halogen Capsule Headlamps, indicating that headlamp type is a relevant fitment variable for that model year.