Nissan NV2500 License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan NV2500 license plate light utilizes 168 and 12961 bulb sizes for illumination. Data for the specified vehicle covers a span from 2012 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
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 NV2500 license plate position uses two distinct bulb types across its model years: the 168 for 2012-2020 and the 12961 for 2021.
The 168 bulb is designated under the ANSI standard, which is the standardization body governing bulb specifications in the United States and Canada.
Both bulb types share the T10 wedge form factor, a miniature wedge shape that seats without a twist-lock or bayonet mechanism.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation on the 12961 describes a wedge base with a 2.1mm wire width and a 9.5mm insertion depth, which is the standard geometry for T10 wedge bulbs.
Both bulbs operate at 12 volts, consistent with standard automotive electrical systems.
The 168 is rated at 4.9W while the 12961 is rated at 5W, placing both within the low-wattage range typical of license plate illumination.
The 12961 is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI or industry-wide designation, meaning it references a manufacturer-specific catalog entry for a T10 wedge bulb.
Despite the shared T10 form factor, the 168 and 12961 carry separate part designations and the specifications list them for different model years of the Nissan NV2500, indicating they are not treated as interchangeable in this fitment context.