Nissan Rogue Sport License Plate Bulb Size

The Nissan Rogue Sport license plate light uses 12961 and 168 bulb sizes for the exterior illumination system. Data for the specific components covers the range from 2017 to 2022.

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
2021-2022	12961
2017-2020	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 Rogue Sport uses two distinct license plate bulb sizes across its model years, with the 2017-2020 models requiring the 168 bulb and the 2021-2022 models requiring the 12961 bulb.
The 168 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized across the US and Canada, rated at 12V and 4.9W, and fits a miniature wedge T10 socket.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a miniature wedge T10 bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W.
Both the 168 and the 12961 share the T10 wedge form factor, meaning they occupy the same physical socket type despite carrying different part designations.
The W2.1x9.5d base specification on the 12961 refers to a wedge base with a 2.1mm wire width and a 9.5mm insertion depth, which is the standard geometry for T10 miniature wedge bulbs.
The wattage difference between the two bulbs is marginal, with the 168 rated at 4.9W and the 12961 rated at 5W, both operating on a 12V automotive circuit.
Because the 168 follows an ANSI standard, it is produced by multiple manufacturers, whereas the 12961 designation is specific to Philips and may correspond to equivalent bulbs under different part numbers from other brands.
The shared T10 socket type between the two bulbs does not confirm interchangeability for the Nissan Rogue Sport, as fitment specifications differ between the 2017-2020 and 2021-2022 model years.