Kia Carnival Side Marker Bulb Size

Kia Carnival rear side marker bulb uses a 12961 size replacement bulb. The chart covers 2022 to 2023 production years with corresponding bulb size specifications.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Rear Side Marker

Years	Bulb Size
2022-2023	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 12961 is a Philips part number designating a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor. It uses a W2.1x9.5d base, operates at 12 volts, and draws 5 watts.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a wedge-type connection, meaning the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism.
The Kia Carnival uses the 12961 bulb for the rear side marker across the 2022-2023 model years.
T10 wedge bulbs are a widely used form factor, and multiple manufacturers produce equivalents to the 12961. However, fitment requires matching the W2.1x9.5d base type, as physically similar wedge bulbs with differing base specifications are not interchangeable.
At 5 watts and 12 volts, the 12961 draws approximately 0.42 amperes, which is consistent with standard low-current marker light circuits.