Tesla VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Tesla
Decode any Tesla VIN for free. Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. Identify the plant (Fremont, Shanghai, Berlin), the battery type (2170, 4680, LFP) and access the recall history.
What is a Tesla VIN?
Decode any Tesla VIN for free. Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. Identify the plant (Fremont, Shanghai, Berlin), the battery type (2170, 4680, LFP) and access the recall history.
Tesla vehicles are manufactured in États-Unis. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Tesla and allows you to trace its complete history.
Tesla VIN Example
XP7YGCEE5NB123456
XP7
= Tesla
Tesla WMI Codes: Identify Origin
The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Tesla WMI codes.
| WMI Code | Description |
|---|---|
5YJ | Tesla Inc. (Fremont, California + Austin, Texas) |
7SA | Tesla Texas (Cybertruck, recent Model Y) |
LRW | Tesla Shanghai (Model 3/Y exported to EU) |
XP7 | Tesla Berlin-Brandenburg (Model Y EU) |
Where to Find the VIN on a Tesla?
Windshield
Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.
Door frame
Label on the driver-side door pillar.
Engine compartment
No engine-bay stamping — Tesla places the VIN on the wire harness under the frunk.
Registration card
Field E of the registration certificate.
Most Checked Tesla Models
Decode the VIN of any Tesla model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model S
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Tesla Model X
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Tesla Cybertruck
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Known Issues with Used Tesla Vehicles
Before buying a used Tesla, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.
HV battery degradation (5-15% capacity loss at 100k km)
Affected models: Model S/X 2012-2018
MCU eMMC — flash memory corruption central screen
Affected models: Model S/X 2012-2018 (NHTSA recall)
Front suspension knuckles/control arms
Affected models: Model 3/Y 2017-2020
Trim panel fit issues (Shanghai vs Fremont)
Affected models: Model 3/Y Shanghai LRW 2020+
FAQ: Tesla 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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