Kia Sportage Map Light Bulb Size

The Kia Sportage map light uses bulb sizes DE3425, 904, 12961, and 168 depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Available data for the lighting components covers a range from 1995 through 2023.

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	DE3425
2019	904 (To 12/26/2018)
2017-2018	904 (Front)
2011-2016	12961
2005-2010	168
1995-1997	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 41mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V.	DE3425
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 8W.	904
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 Kia Sportage map light specifications span model years 1995 through 2023, with four distinct bulb types used across that range: the 168, 12961, 904, and DE3425.
The 168 is an ANSI-standard miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, rated at 12V and 4.9W. It is specified for the Kia Sportage across model years 1995-1997 and 2005-2010.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. It is specified for model years 2011-2016.
The 904 is an ANSI-standard T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 8W, making it the highest-wattage wedge bulb among those listed. It is specified for the 2017 and 2018 model years as a front map light, and also for the 2019 model year with a production cutoff of December 26, 2018.
The 2019 Kia Sportage carries a date-specific fitment note, indicating the 904 bulb applies only to vehicles produced up to 12/26/2018. This type of mid-cycle specification change reflects a running production change rather than a full model year transition.
The DE3425 is an ANSI-standard festoon bulb with a 41mm length and end-cap contacts, rated at 12V. It is specified for the 2023 model year, representing a different physical bulb format compared to all other years in the listing.
Festoon bulbs such as the DE3425 are not interchangeable with T10 wedge bulbs. The two types differ in their contact design and mounting method, with festoon bulbs seating via pressure against end caps rather than inserting into a wedge socket.
Although the 12961 and the 168 share the T10 wedge form factor, their wattage ratings differ at 5W and 4.9W respectively. Direct substitution between them may be possible in some housings, but the 904 at 8W draws significantly more current and is not a straightforward substitute for either.