Nissan Armada License Plate Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Nissan Armada uses two bulb types across its model years for the license plate position: the 12961 and the 168, both of which are T10 miniature wedge bulbs operating at 12 volts.
• The 12961 is a Philips part number designation, while the 168 is an ANSI standard designation recognized across the US and Canada, meaning the two numbers reflect different naming conventions rather than fundamentally different bulb categories.
• Despite sharing the T10 form factor, the two bulbs differ slightly in wattage. The 12961 is rated at 5W, whereas the 168 is rated at 4.9W.
• The 12961 carries a W2.1x9.5d base specification, which is the standard wedge base associated with T10 miniature bulbs in this class.
• The Nissan Armada (2021-2024) takes the 12961 bulb for the license plate position.
• Model years 2017-2020 use the 168 bulb, representing a different fitment period within the same nameplate.
• The 12961 also applies to the 2011-2015 model years, while the 168 applies to 2005-2010, establishing that both bulb types have appeared across multiple distinct production generations of the Armada.
• Because the 12961 and 168 share the T10 wedge form factor and near-identical wattage, physical fitment may be possible across both types, but the specified bulb for each model year reflects the manufacturer-designated rating and should be observed for correct installation.