Hyundai VIN Lookup & Number Decoder (2024)

Hyundai VIN Check: What is a Hyundai VIN?

Hyundai reached American shores in 1986 with the Mitsubishi-based Excel. Although the company didn't introduce its first engine and transmission until 1991, they are now the 8th largest vehicle brand in America. Today, the company is well known for its sedans, SUVs, high-performance “N” division, and class-leading Ionic electric cars.

Are you shopping for a used Hyundai? EpicVIN's tools make it easy to decode the VIN, so you can learn how vehicles were configured from the factory. This includes where and when they were made and their standard equipment. If you want to learn more, order a VIN report. It will include a basic vehicle owner lookup, as well as data collected from government and corporate records. We are an official National Motor Vehicle Title Information Service (NMVTIS) source.

The VIN number is a unique identifier issued to every vehicle at the factory. Since 1981, this number has used a standard 17-character format containing vehicle information. This includes the model, engine, when, and where it was built. Our Hyundai VIN lookup will decode this number for you, so you can find out what all those characters mean. This makes verifying model information easy before looking at a vehicle.

Want to know more about a vehicle before you buy it? Order one of our vehicle reports. We gather information from government and corporate databases to create a complete vehicle history. It includes title changes, accident reports, and more. Helping you to avoid vehicles that could be hard to register and insure due to legal issues or are hiding hidden damage.

List of Hyundai Models

• Accent
• Azera
• Elantra
• Elantra GT
• Elantra N
• Elantra Touring
• Entourage
• Equus
• Excel
• Genesis
• Genesis Coupe
• Ioniq
• IONIQ 5
• IONIQ 5 N
• Ioniq 6
• Kona
• Kona Electric
• KONA N
• Nexo
• Palisade
• Pony
• SANTA CRUZ
• Santa Fe
• Santa Fe Sport
• Santa Fe XL
• Scoupe
• Sonata
• Stellar
• Tiburon
• Tucson
• Veloster
• Veloster N
• Venue
• Veracruz
• XG 350
• XG300
• XG350

Hyundai VIN Number Lookup

Why is it important to do a DMV VIN check? Our Hyundai VIN decoder will tell you all the information in this code. This includes where and when the vehicle was manufactured, its engine, transmission, and other important details. This lets you verify that the information in sales listings is correct, saving you time when looking for a specific model.

Where to Search for the VIN?

There are several places you can find this number printed or stamped on the vehicle:

• All modern vehicles sold in North America have the VIN printed on a plate attached to the dashboard. You can see this plate by standing next to the driver's door and looking through the windshield.
• Hyundai places a sticker on the driver's side B pillar with the VIN and other vehicle information. Open the driver's door to see this sticker.
• Open the hood and look at the firewall. You should see the VIN etched into the top center of the firewall, next to the wiper cowl. Many cars have insulation covering the firewall to keep heat and noise out of the passenger compartment. This insulation sheet has a small cutout around the VIN.

Since the VIN is critical, it may be found on vehicle paperwork, including titles, insurance policies, and service receipts. Still can't find the VIN? We also offer license plate lookup, which finds the VIN based on public vehicle registration records.

Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

What kind of information can you look up when you use our VIN check? Here's a breakdown of each character's meaning in this code.

First Character: Country of Origin

Second Character: Division

Third Character: Brand

Hyundai divides its brand identifier into different plants and subdivisions. If there is a “3” in this position and an “H” or “W” in the eleventh position, the vehicle was built by Hyundai USA. If this character is an “M”, it was made in Bromont, Canada. Any other character in this position indicates Hyundai Korea built the vehicle.

Fourth Character: Model

Here's a list of codes used on common Hyundai models:

Fifth Character: Body Style or Trim Level

On most models, Hyundai uses this part of the VIN to indicate the vehicle's body type:

On 2001-2009 models, this number indicates the trim level. These numbers changed year to year.

Sixth Character: Trim Level or Body Style

On most models, this number indicates the trim level:

On 2001 to 2009 models, this number indicates the body style:

Seventh Character: Safety Systems

This identifies the standard safety equipment built into the passenger compartment:

Eighth Character: Engine

Each possible digit in this position covers several engines, depending on the model. For example, an “A” in this position could be a 1.5l, a 1.8l or a 2.0l. Our Hyundai VIN check can tell you the correct engine for the vehicle's VIN.

Ninth Character: Checksum Digit

This digit is chosen based on other parts of the VIN. This acts as a form of error correction: if the result of the VIN formula and this digit don't match, part of the VIN was typed in wrong.

Tenth Character: Model Year

This digit is standard on all vehicles sold in North America. It alternates between numbers and letters. Letters have been used since 2010, while numbers will return in 2031.

Eleventh Character: Factory

This is where the vehicle was built.

Korean plants:

North American plants:

Characters Twelve to Seventeen: Serial Number

All vehicles are required to use these characters for serial numbers, no matter who makes them. However, it's up to the manufacture to choose how they format this section. Hyundai uses the last digit to indicate the month of manufacture:

Serial numbers are reused, but complete VINs are never duplicated.

Hyundai VIN Samples

What kind of information can you find using EpicVIN's VIN search? Here are a few examples:

• 5NPEB4AC0BH281769 – 2011 Sonata 2.4l
• KMHDU46DX7U102878 – 2007 Sonata 2.0l
• KM8SC13EX5U005568 – 2005 Santa Fe 3.5l