Subaru Forester License Plate Bulb Size
The Subaru Forester license plate illumination utilizes 12961 and 168 bulb sizes for the exterior lighting components located at the rear of the vehicle. Provided information covers the span from 1998 through 2024 for the specified automotive lighting application.
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
If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.
| Years | US Type | EU Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 12961 | 12961 | Check Price |
| 2017-2020 | 12961 | 12961 | Check Price |
| 1998-2016 | 168 | W5W | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W. | 12961 | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W. | 168 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W. | W5W | Check Price |