Mitsubishi Outlander Sport License Plate Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport uses two distinct bulb types across its model years for the license plate position: the 12961 and the H11.
• The 12961 bulb is a T5 wedge-base incandescent bulb rated at 12 volts and 5 watts, a type widely used in low-intensity applications such as license plate illumination.
• The 12961 bulb fits the Outlander Sport across the 2011-2021 model years, representing the longer-running fitment in this specification range.
• The H11 is a single-filament halogen bulb that operates at 12 volts and 55 watts, a wattage level far above what is typical for license plate lighting in most vehicles.
• The H11 bulb type is specified for the 2023-2024 Outlander Sport in the license plate position, which is an unconventional application given the bulb's typical use in headlight and fog light assemblies.
• The H11 uses an PGJ19-2 base, while the 12961 uses a wedge base; these two base types are physically incompatible, meaning the bulbs are not interchangeable between the model year groups that use each type.
• Because the 2023-2024 model years require the H11 and the 2011-2021 model years require the 12961, a bulb purchased for one group will not fit the other without a socket or housing modification.