Nissan NV200 License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan NV200 license plate light uses 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for the exterior illumination of the rear registration area. Data for the specific components covers the span from 2013 through 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
2020-2021	12961
2013-2019	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 NV200 license plate position uses two distinct bulb types across its model years, with the 168 fitted from 2013-2019 and the 12961 fitted from 2020-2021.
Both bulb types share the T10 miniature wedge form factor, meaning they occupy the same physical envelope within the license plate housing.
Despite the shared T10 body, the two bulbs differ in their base designation. The 168 uses a standard miniature wedge base, while the 12961 carries a W2.1x9.5d base, which is the metric designation for the same wedge base type under European standardization.
The 168 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized across the United States and Canada, rated at 12V and 4.9W.
The 12961 is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI designation, rated at 12V and 5W, representing a marginally higher wattage than the 168.
The 0.1W difference between the two bulbs is negligible in practical electrical terms, as both operate on a 12V automotive circuit within the same T10 category.
The 2019 Nissan NV200 uses the 168 bulb, while the 2020 model shifted to the 12961, marking the transition point between the two specifications.
Because the 12961 is a manufacturer-specific part number rather than a universal ANSI code, substitution with an equivalent T10 wedge bulb rated at 12V and 5W is technically consistent with the specification.