Jeep Renegade License Plate Bulb Size

The Jeep Renegade license plate light requires a 12961 bulb size for proper illumination and replacement according to the technical specifications provided in the manufacturer data. The information covers a production range from 2015 through 2023 for the specified vehicle lighting component.

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
2015-2023	12961

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

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Additional Notes

The Jeep Renegade uses the 12961 bulb for the license plate light across the 2015-2023 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a miniature wedge-style bulb.
This bulb follows the T10 form factor, which refers to a tubular bulb roughly 10mm wide.
The 12961 uses a W2.1x9.5d base, a wedge-type base where the electrical contacts are formed directly into the glass pinch at the bottom of the bulb rather than through a separate metal cap.
The bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 5 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of license plate and courtesy lighting applications.
The T10 wedge form factor is widely shared across many automotive lighting positions, though fitment compatibility depends on both the base type and the physical space within the housing.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation is standardized, meaning bulbs from manufacturers other than Philips carrying the same base specification are generally interchangeable with the 12961 in terms of socket fit.
Because the same bulb size applies to all nine model years listed, a single replacement bulb covers the full 2015-2023 Renegade production span for this position.