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VIN decoder
Decode a complete 17-character vehicle identification number with NHTSA vPIC.
Output · 0 VINs
Live APIEnter a VIN, then select Decode VIN.
Enter a VIN to decode the vehicle information encoded by its manufacturer. Results can include make, model, year, body, engine, fuel, drivetrain, and plant details; availability varies by VIN and manufacturer reporting.
What the decoder returns
Enter a 17-character VIN and NHTSA returns the manufacturer, model year, plant, and other decoded fields for that vehicle.
Why a VIN returns little
Decoding depends on what the manufacturer reported. Older vehicles and some imports have partial records, which is a gap in the data, not an error in the VIN.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the decode come from?
The official NHTSA vPIC database.
Does it work for every vehicle?
No. Coverage depends on what each manufacturer submitted to NHTSA.
Is my VIN stored?
The page sends the VIN to NHTSA to decode and does not keep it.