Toyota C-HR License Plate Bulb Size

The Toyota C-HR license plate light requires 12961, 194, or 168 bulb sizes depending on the specific configuration of the vehicle. Data for the bulb specifications covers the range from 2018 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

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
2022	12961	12961	Check Price
2021	194 (Japan Production Part)	W5W	Check Price
2021	12961 (Turkey Production Part)	12961	Check Price
2018-2020	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, 3.78W.	194	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W.	W5W	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Toyota C-HR license plate bulb specifications cover model years 2018 through 2022, with three distinct bulb types appearing across that range: the Philips 12961, the ANSI 194, and the ANSI 168.
All three bulb types share the T10 miniature wedge form factor, meaning they are physically similar in shape, though they differ in wattage and, in the case of the 12961, in base designation.
The 12961 is a Philips part number rather than an ANSI standard designation. It uses a W2.1x9.5d base and is rated at 12V and 5W, making it the highest-wattage bulb among the three types listed.
The ANSI 194 is a standardized bulb for the US and Canadian markets, rated at 12V and 3.78W. It is the lowest-wattage bulb in the specifications and was designated for the 2021 Japan Production Part variant of the Toyota C-HR.
The ANSI 168 is also a US and Canadian market standard, rated at 12V and 4.9W. It was specified for the 2018-2020 model years.
The 2021 model year carries two separate bulb designations depending on production origin. The Japan Production Part uses the 194, while the Turkey Production Part uses the 12961, indicating that production location is a determining factor in fitment for that year.
Although the 194 and 168 are both ANSI-standard T10 wedge bulbs operating at 12V, their wattage ratings differ. Substituting one for the other without accounting for this difference may affect circuit load compatibility.
The 12961 and the two ANSI bulbs all use the T10 wedge form, but the 12961 carries a specific W2.1x9.5d base designation, which is a metric IEC base standard. The ANSI 194 and 168 use a wedge base that conforms to the ANSI T10 specification, and cross-compatibility with the 12961 is not confirmed by the provided specifications.