Nissan Kicks License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan Kicks license plate light requires 12961 and 168 bulb sizes according to the provided specifications for the lighting components. Data for the specific bulb sizes covers the range from 2018 through 2024.

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
2023-2024	12961
2019-2020	12961
2018	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
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 Nissan Kicks uses two different license plate bulb types across its model years: the 12961 for 2019-2020 and 2023-2024, and the 168 for 2018.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W.
The 168 is an ANSI standard designation recognized in the US and Canada, also a T10 miniature wedge bulb, rated at 12V and 4.9W.
Both the 12961 and 168 share the T10 wedge form factor, though they carry different part number standards, one being a Philips designation and the other an ANSI standard.
The W2.1x9.5d base specification on the 12961 refers to a wedge-type base where 2.1 denotes the wire contact width in millimeters and 9.5 denotes the base length in millimeters.
The 2018 Nissan Kicks uses the 168 bulb at 4.9W, while the 12961 used in later model years operates at 5W, reflecting a slight difference in power consumption between the two bulbs.
The 12961 and 168 are not confirmed interchangeable for the Nissan Kicks, as each is specified for distinct model years and carries differing wattage ratings and base specifications.