The Nissan LEAF parking light uses 12961 and 7444NA bulb sizes according to the provided specifications for the vehicle lighting system. Data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 2011 to 2020.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 7444NA is an ANSI-standardized dual-filament wedge bulb in the T20 form factor, rated at 12V with a 21W/5W output split between its two filaments. Its natural amber glass produces a yellow-tinted light output without the need for an amber-colored lens or housing.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a miniature single-filament T10 wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W. The W2.1x9.5d base is a metric wedge standard that defines the pin width and contact spacing of the bulb's base.
The Nissan LEAF uses the 7444NA for the front parking light in the 2019-2020 and 2022-2023 model years, and the 12961 for the 2011-2018 model years.
The 7444NA and 12961 are not interchangeable. The T20 and T10 form factors differ in physical size, and the 7444NA carries a dual-filament configuration while the 12961 is a single-filament bulb, making the two electrically and physically incompatible.
The 7444NA's dual-filament design means it is capable of serving two lighting functions from a single socket, with the 21W filament typically assigned to a higher-intensity function and the 5W filament to a lower-intensity one.
The transition from the 12961 to the 7444NA between the 2018 and 2019 model years of the LEAF represents a shift from a T10 single-filament bulb to a T20 dual-filament bulb in the front parking light position.