The Nissan NV3500 brake light utilizes 3157 and 2458 bulb sizes depending on the specific configuration of the vehicle. Available data for the lighting components covers the range from 2012 to 2020.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Nissan NV3500 uses the 3157 bulb for its brake lights across the 2012-2020 model years.
The 3157 is a dual-filament wedge bulb classified under the T25 form factor, operating at 12V with a wattage split of 27W for the high-intensity filament and 7W for the low-intensity filament, making it suitable for combined stop and tail light functions.
The dual-filament design of the 3157 means a single bulb serves two distinct brightness levels within the same housing, which is a common arrangement in brake and tail light assemblies.
The 3157 conforms to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada.
The center high mount stop light on the Nissan NV3500 uses the 921 bulb across the 2012-2020 model years.
The 921 is a single-filament wedge bulb classified under the T15 form factor, operating at 12V and 16W.
The 921 also conforms to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada.
The T15 form factor of the 921 is physically smaller than the T25 form factor of the 3157, and the two bulbs are not interchangeable despite both using wedge-style bases.
The single-filament construction of the 921 contrasts with the dual-filament 3157, meaning the two bulbs serve functionally different roles within the NV3500 brake lighting system.
Both the 3157 and 921 operate on a 12V electrical system, consistent with standard automotive voltage.