Hyundai VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Hyundai
Decode any Hyundai VIN for free. Tucson, i30, Kona, Santa Fe, IONIQ 5. Identify the assembly plant (Korea, Czech Republic, Turkey) and access the full vehicle history.
What is a Hyundai VIN?
Decode any Hyundai VIN for free. Tucson, i30, Kona, Santa Fe, IONIQ 5. Identify the assembly plant (Korea, Czech Republic, Turkey) and access the full vehicle history.
Hyundai vehicles are manufactured in Corée du Sud. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Hyundai and allows you to trace its complete history.
Hyundai VIN Example
KMHL14JA8KA123456
KMH
= Hyundai
Hyundai WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Hyundai WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
KMH | Hyundai Motor (South Korea, passenger cars) |
KM8 | Hyundai SUV (Tucson, Santa Fe, Korea) |
TMA | Hyundai Assan (Turkey, i10/i20) |
NLH | Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (Nošovice) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Hyundai?
Windshield
Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.
Door frame
Manufacturer label on the driver-side B-pillar.
Engine compartment
On the firewall, right side of the engine bay.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Hyundai Models
Decode the VIN of any Hyundai model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Hyundai i10
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Hyundai i20
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Hyundai i30
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Hyundai Tucson
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Hyundai Kona
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Known Issues with Used Hyundai Vehicles
Before buying a used Hyundai, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
Theta II engine (oil burn/failure)
Affected models: Tucson/Santa Fe 2.0/2.4 GDI 2011-2018
7-speed DCT gearbox vibrations
Affected models: i30/Tucson/Kona 1.0-1.6 T-GDI
CRDi diesel EGR valve
Affected models: i30/Tucson 1.6 CRDi 2014+
ICCU sensor failure IONIQ 5/6
Affected models: IONIQ 5/6 electric 2021-2023
FAQ: Hyundai VIN
What is a VIN number used for?
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier assigned to each vehicle. We use it to decode the manufacturer, model, year, country of origin, and to query the official recall registry for that market. Title, accident, and ownership history are NOT in the VIN — those require a country-specific official extract (HistoVec in France, DVLA MOT in the UK, NMVTIS in the US, etc.).
Why is the VIN 17 characters long?
The ISO 3779 standard (1977) set the VIN at 17 characters to allow unique identification of every vehicle worldwide. The first 3 identify the manufacturer (WMI), the next 6 describe the vehicle (VDS), and the last 8 make up the serial number (VIS). The letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9.
Can you check a car's history for free?
Basic VIN decoding (manufacturer, country, year) is free on Automano. For the full history (accidents, mileage, owners), use the official extracts (HistoVec for French vehicles, MOT history for UK cars, the national registry elsewhere); the €7.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification, official recalls and a price estimate.
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