Nissan NV1500 License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan NV1500 license plate light uses 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for the exterior illumination of the rear registration area. Data for the specific vehicle covers the range from 2012 to 2021.

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
2021	12961
2012-2020	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 NV1500 uses two distinct bulb types for the license plate position across its model years: the 168 and the 12961.
The 168 bulb is an ANSI-standardized type used in the Nissan NV1500 from 2012-2020, making it the predominant fitment across the vehicle's production span covered by these specifications.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation applied to the 2021 Nissan NV1500 license plate position.
Both the 168 and the 12961 share the same T10 miniature wedge form factor and W2.1x9.5d base type, which is a small wedge-style base without a separate metal connector, relying on the wedge shape itself to make electrical contact.
The 168 operates at 12V and 4.9W, while the 12961 operates at 12V and 5W, placing both within the low-wattage range typical of license plate illumination.
The 0.1W difference in rated wattage between the 168 and the 12961 reflects a minor variation in power draw despite their shared physical base and housing type.
Because the 168 is an ANSI-standardized designation recognized across the United States and Canada, it is produced by multiple manufacturers, whereas the 12961 is a manufacturer-specific catalog number assigned by Philips.
The shared T10 wedge base between the two bulb types means physical fitment is compatible across both designations, though the rated wattage difference is a factor in direct substitution.