Nissan NV3500 License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan NV3500 license plate light requires a bulb size of 168 for proper illumination and visibility. Data for the specified vehicle covers the period from 2012 through 2020.

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
2012-2020	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The Nissan NV3500 uses the 168 bulb for its license plate position across the 2012-2020 model years.
The 168 bulb is a T10 miniature wedge type, which refers to its wedge-shaped base that holds the bulb in place without a separate metal connector or socket pins.
This bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 4.9 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of exterior lighting positions that remain illuminated whenever the headlights are active.
The 168 designation follows ANSI standards recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning the specification is consistent across North American markets.
T10 wedge bulbs are a widely produced form factor, and the 168 shares this base type with several other ANSI-coded bulbs such as the 194, though wattage differences between those variants affect direct interchangeability.
The 194 bulb, while physically similar in its T10 wedge base, is rated at 3.8 watts rather than 4.9 watts, making it a lower-output alternative that may not meet the original equipment specification for the NV3500 license plate position.