Toyota Corolla Cross License Plate Bulb Size

The Toyota Corolla Cross license plate light requires 194 or 12961 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Data for 194 and 12961 bulbs covers the 2022 to 2024 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

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
2024	194	W5W	Check Price
2022-2023	12961	12961	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
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
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 Corolla Cross uses two distinct T10 miniature wedge bulbs across its model years for the license plate position: the 194 and the 12961.
Both bulb types share the same T10 wedge form factor and W2.1x9.5d base configuration, which is the standard two-pin wedge base common to small automotive lighting applications.
The 194 is an ANSI-standardized bulb, meaning its specifications are defined by an industry-wide standard recognized across the United States and Canada rather than by a single manufacturer.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation rather than an ANSI code, indicating it is identified by a manufacturer-specific reference within the T10 wedge category.
The 194 operates at 12V with a rated wattage of 3.78W, while the 12961 operates at 12V with a rated wattage of 5W, placing the two bulbs at different power draw levels despite their shared socket type.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross specifies the 194 bulb, whereas the 2022-2023 model years specify the 12961, meaning the two types are not interchangeable across all years without accounting for the wattage difference.
Although both bulbs fit a T10 wedge socket physically, substituting a 5W bulb where a 3.78W bulb is specified, or vice versa, may affect circuit load tolerances in the vehicle's lighting system.