Toyota RAV4 License Plate Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Toyota RAV4 uses the 168 bulb size for the license plate position across all listed model years from 1996 to 2018.
• The years 2012, 2013, and 2014 are not present in the specifications, so the listed coverage runs from 1996-2011 and 2015-2018.
• The 168 bulb is an ANSI-standardized type, meaning its specifications are governed by a recognized industry standard applicable in both the United States and Canada.
• It belongs to the T10 wedge bulb family, a miniature form factor that uses a wedge-style base rather than a pin or bayonet mount, allowing it to be inserted directly into a socket without rotation.
• The 168 operates at 12 volts, which is consistent with the standard electrical system voltage found in conventional passenger vehicles.
• Its rated wattage of 4.9W places it in the low-power category, typical for license plate illumination, which requires only enough output to meet visibility regulations rather than high-intensity lighting.
• Because the 168 is an ANSI-designated bulb, it is produced by multiple manufacturers to the same electrical and physical standard, meaning units from different brands are generally interchangeable within the same socket type.
• The T10 wedge base is also shared by several related bulb types, such as the 194 and 147, though those variants differ in wattage and are not specified as direct replacements for the 168 in these RAV4 fitments.