Deciphering the Hyundai Vehicle Identification Number

1 DIGIT #VIN #U=A=A =B=C=C=M=D==E==F==G==H==J==K==L==M==N==P ==R==S==T=V=W=X=Y=1=2=3=4=5=6=7=8=9=B=C= D=D=D=D=E=F=F=F=G=H=J=M=N=R=S=T=V=0=2=1= 2=3=3=4=5=After some research I was able to gather mostof the components in Deciphering the Deciphering the Hyundai Vehicle Identification NumberBelow is a sample of an VIN taken off my Santa Fe minus the serial Identification Number System for the Hyundai Manufacturing 3 Point SystemPassive SystemDrivers Side Airbag (Manual Belt) - Passenger Side Passive BeltStarting model year 2003, Indicator # 7item # 3 also indicates that the vehicle2656cc2493ccTiburon (2003- )Tiburon (1997-2001), Elantra (1999-2000)Tiburon (2003- )Sonata (2002- )Sonata (1999- )XG300 (2001- )XG350 (2002- ) L 4 cyl.

2 L 6 cyl. 6 cyl. L 6 cyl. DOHCN otesDual Airbag (Manual Belts)Depowered Air Bag & Active BeltsGVWR Class C(>1,814-2,268 kg. / 4,001-5,000 lbs.)GVWR Class DNo Seat BeltRestraint TypeGVWR (Gross Vehicle weight rating) L 4 cyl. L 6 cyl. L 6 cyl. DOHCE lantra (2001- )Santa Fe (2001- ) L 4 cyl. Serial NumberManufacturing Plant CodeKMincludes Dual Air Bag, and Side Airbags(>2,268-2,722 kg. / 5,001-6,000 lbs.)08S32C73 DUAsan Plant000 Serial Number off assembly lineB =Bromont PlantUlsan PlantEgyptChonjuSanta Fe (2001- ) L 4 cyl. SOHCC heck L 4 cyl. SOHCB otswanaCairoBarcelonaSujawalJakartaKeelu ngModel L 4 cyl.

3 (Alpha) L 4 cyl. L 4 cyl. DOHC1982, 20121998, 20281989, 20191993, 20231994, 2024 Scoupe (1993-1995), Accent (1995-1999)Sonata (1992-1998)2351cc2972cc1495cc1596cc1975c c2656cc1795ccElantra (1992-1996) L 6 cyl. DOHC1468ccTaiwan1995, 20251983, 20131984, 20141985, 20151986, 20161987, 20171992, 2022 IndonesiaChina1996, 2026 AfricaAlabama PlantJohorHubeiIzmitKulimRonchengChinaVe nezuela1997, 2027 KoreaKoreaKorea1988, 2018 USA1980, 20101981, 20111990, 20201991, 20212005, 20352006, 20362007, 20372009, 20390 to 9, or XEngine L 4 cyl. L 4 cyl. L 6 cyl. L 4 cyl. L 4 cyl. DOHC1599cc5 Sonata (1989-1991, 1999- )Sonata (1990-1998)6 Accent (2001- )Accent (2000-2003)Excel (1986-1994), Scoupe (1991-1992)Elantra (1993-1998), Tiburon (1997-1998)2008, 20382001, 2031123478910111213142003, 20332004, 20342002, 20321999, 20292000, 2030151617 IndiaChennai (Madras)

4 CanadaTurkeyChinaPakistanDIGIT #VIN #After some research I was able to gather mostof the components in Deciphering the Deciphering the Hyundai Vehicle Identification NumberBelow is a sample of an VIN taken off my Santa Fe minus the serial Identification Number System for the Hyundai Manufacturing Serial NumberKM08S32C73DU0005612347891011121314 1516171=1=2=2=3=3= 34= 45= 56=7=8=9=A= 5F= 4B=B= 4G= 2C=C= 4F=D= 3V=G=E= 2W=H=M=N=U=B=F=J =V=C=F=L =V=C=H=S =W=D=J =V =#1 #2 #3K=B=KMH=1 =C=KM8 =2 =D=2HM=E=1MH=F=M=H =J=8=On CDSources/ 2002 Shop # ~ GI-2 Mitchell On-Demand Database:Canadian VIN explained:VIN System explained:Korean Hyundai VIN systemMini BusMPVC anadaHyundai Motor , VanPassenger Car(1991-1995)(1995-1999)Trailer (Export)Special CarRecreationalTractorUSA(2001- )(1990-1994)ScoupeAccent(1986-1989)Excel Elantra(1992-1999)Santa FeExcel(1986-2000 Models, 2001 Sonata, 2001 Tiburon)(Excluding 2000 Accent)VanStation WagonDoor Wagon 2 WDDoor Wagon AWDDoor Hatchback(2000 - )Door CoupeBody TypeWagonIndicator # 6 shows for the Santa Fe MY 2001-2002 as a 8.

5 MY 2002 + will show a 1for FWD or a 7 for SedanDoor HatchbackCoupeWagon AWDDoor HatchbackDeluxeSuper Deluxe(L)(GL)(GLS,LS, or GS)(Excluding 2000 AccentStandardWagon FWDB romont Assembly Plant, CanadaAlabama Assembly Plant, USA (projected)Model / Vehicle Lineexamples below, breakdown to the rightHyundai Motor Co., Korea (Passenger Vehicle ) Hyundai Motor Co., Korea (Multipurpose Vehicle )ElantraTiburonSonata(1995-1998)( 2000 Accent and All 2001 + Models)(Except Sonata, Tiburon) trim LevelGL or Deluxe Elantra, 2001-Starting model year 2000, Indicator # 5 & 6( trim level indicator & Body Type indicator)are switched for the Hyundai Accent CoupeTrim Level(1986-2000 Models, 2001 Sonata, 2001 Tiburon ))

6 GLS or Super Deluxe Elantra, 2001-GLS or Super Deluxe XG300, 2001-NotesGLS, LS, GS or Super Deluxe Accent, 2000-GL or Deluxe Accent, 2000-Base Accent, 2000 GLS or Super Deluxe Santa Fe, 2001-(2000 Accent and All 2001 Models- GL or Deluxe Santa Fe, 2001-Body Type(2002- )AccentSonataXG 300XG 350(2001- )World Manufacturer's Code(2000- )(1989-1994)TiburonNotesDoor HatchbackDoor Sedan(except Sonata, Tiburon)#2-Manufacturer#1-Nation of OriginKorea(1999- )#3- Vehicle TypeSonata(2001- )(2003- )(1997-2001))