Toyota Avalon License Plate Bulb Size

The Toyota Avalon license plate bulb uses 3 distinct sizes: 194, 168, and 12961, with each bulb size corresponding to specific model generations. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning from 1995 to 2022, detailing bulb specifications across all Avalon model years within that range.

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 Type	Shop
2016-2022	194	Check Price
2011-2015	168	Check Price
2005-2010	194	Check Price
2003-2004	168	Check Price
2000-2002	12961	Check Price
1995-1999	168	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168	Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Toyota Avalon license plate bulb specifications cover model years 1995 through 2022, with three distinct bulb sizes used across that span: 194, 168, and 12961.
The 194 bulb is the most frequently specified across the Avalon lineup, appearing in model years 2005-2010 and 2016-2022.
The 168 bulb is the second most common fitment, used in model years 1995-1999, 2003-2004, and 2011-2015.
Both the 194 and 168 are ANSI-standardized miniature wedge bulbs of the T10 form factor operating at 12 volts, though they differ in wattage: the 194 draws 3.78W while the 168 draws 4.9W.
Despite sharing the same T10 form factor and wedge base, the 194 and 168 are not rated at identical wattages, which is a relevant consideration when substituting one for the other in a socket designed for a specific load.
The 12961 is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI industry code, and it was specified for the Toyota Avalon (2000-2002) license plate position.
The 12961 bulb is a T10 wedge type with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12V and 5W, placing its wattage slightly above both the 194 and 168.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation on the 12961 describes a wedge base with a 2.1mm wire contact width and a 9.5mm pin spread, which is the standard geometry shared across T10 wedge bulbs including the 194 and 168.