Nissan Versa Dome Light Bulb Size

The Nissan Versa dome light utilizes bulb sizes 12961 and DE3175 for interior illumination across various production periods. Provided information covers the span from 2013 through 2024 for the specified lighting components.

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
2023-2024	12961
2013-2020	DE3175

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Festoon bulb, 31mm length, end-cap contacts. 12V.	DE3175

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Additional Notes

The DE3175 is the dome light bulb type used in the Nissan Versa across the 2013-2020 model years, making it the more frequently specified of the two bulb types in these specifications.
The DE3175 follows the ANSI standard recognized in the US and Canada. It is a festoon-style bulb measuring 31mm in length with end-cap contacts, operating at 12 volts.
Festoon bulbs make electrical contact through metal caps at each end of the tube rather than through a base socket, which is a distinct physical difference from wedge-style bulbs.
The 2023-2024 Nissan Versa uses the 12961 bulb, a T10 miniature wedge type with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation describes a wedge-style base where the glass envelope itself acts as the retention mechanism when inserted into a compatible socket, without a separate metal base.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation rather than an ANSI or industry-wide standard code, which is relevant when sourcing equivalent replacements from other manufacturers.
The two bulb types specified, DE3175 and 12961, are not interchangeable. They differ in base type, physical form, and socket compatibility, meaning the correct type must correspond to the specific model year of the vehicle.