Enter the VIN.
Enter the 17-character VIN from the vehicle or its registration papers.
VIN lookup and decoder
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How it works
Confirm the vehicle.
Compare the make, model and year with the vehicle's documents.
Know what to ask next.
Review available vehicle records and check the sources before you buy.
VIN lookup vs. manual vehicle research
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Look up the VIN and compare records Copy all 17 characters and compare results with the vehicle’s documents. | Decode the VIN in one place See available make, model, year and factory data from NHTSA vPIC. |
Piece together factory specifications Check engine and drivetrain details across records and the listing. | Specifications you can compare Review available engine, fuel and drivetrain details for the decoded vehicle. |
Search recall notices by model Find campaigns for the make, model and year, then check the details. | Model recall campaigns and remedies Read NHTSA notices. Confirm repairs for your VIN with the manufacturer. |
Check crash ratings separately Search for the tested configuration in the US ratings database. | Available US NHTSA safety ratings Compare published ratings and the vehicle configuration that was tested. |
Work out which records you still need Check coverage before relying on accident, title or mileage information. | Start with the decoded vehicle Use source links to check specs. Verify title, mileage and history separately. |
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Different searches. Different perspectives.
Stories about finding a clearer picture.
“I used the VIN to check the vehicle's build details against the seller's listing.”
Decode a VIN for vehicle specs.
Seventeen characters, fully decoded.
Compare factory specifications with the listing and the vehicle’s documents.
Recall campaigns, named and dated.
Review model campaigns. Confirm repairs for your VIN with the manufacturer.
Crash ratings and the drivetrain as built.
Compare available NHTSA crash ratings and decoded engine details.
What you can find
Available year, make and model
Compare available manufacturer and model details with the vehicle’s documents.
Decoded engine and drivetrain
Review decoded engine and drive specifications where the source provides them.
Body type and door count
Check the recorded body class and door count against the vehicle.
Model recall campaigns
Review model campaigns; confirm applicability and repair status for the specific VIN separately.
Available NHTSA safety ratings
Check available US NHTSA ratings and the tested vehicle configuration.
Assembly plant and country
Read the assembly plant and country fields returned by the VIN decoder.
Fuel type and cylinders
Compare fuel and cylinder information with the original source data.
Model and market context
Use model context as a starting point, not a valuation of this particular vehicle.
Official vehicle source links
Open the NHTSA records behind decoded specifications and model recall campaigns.
Check a used car by VIN.
VIN decoder for vehicle details
Decode a 17-character VIN with NHTSA vPIC. Coverage varies by model and market.
Check a used car listing.
Check make, model, year and engine against the listing and vehicle documents.
Review model recall campaigns.
Check NHTSA recalls. Confirm VIN applicability and repairs with the manufacturer.
Look up available safety ratings.
Check available US NHTSA ratings and the tested vehicle configuration.
Understand VIN check limits.
VIN coverage varies. Verify accident, ownership and mileage records separately.
Decode your own vehicle.
Start with factory specs. Confirm equipment against the vehicle’s documents.
NHTSA vehicle data
NHTSA VIN decoder
US vPIC lists make, model, year and engine details. Coverage varies by vehicle.
NHTSA recall campaigns
Campaigns cover the make, model and year. Check repair status for your VIN separately.
NHTSA safety ratings
Available US crash test ratings for the model.