Hyundai VIN Decoder — Free Check
Decode any Hyundai VIN instantly. Free specifications, recall alerts and full history reports for Tucson, i30, Kona, i20, IONIQ 5 and more. Ulsan, South Korea, Asan, South Korea, Montgomery, USA.
Decode your Hyundai VIN now
Enter any 17-character Hyundai VIN. Works for every model including Tucson, i30, Kona and more.
The free decode won't catch odometer fraud / clocked mileage
Hyundai: The free decode is step 1: it reads the VIN structure (make, model, engine, origin). That's it. It can't tell you whether the car in front of you has had its mileage wound back, been crashed, or is still on finance. The full history report is step 2 — and that's where the real risk shows up.
The free decode shows
VIN structure: specs, engine family, country and plant of origin, body type.
It does NOT show
- Real mileage history (rollback)
- Accident & damage records
- Theft & finance status
- Open safety recalls
- True number of owners
- Market value
What you get with a Hyundai VIN check
Our Hyundai VIN decoder pulls comprehensive vehicle information from multiple official databases.
About Hyundai identification numbers
Hyundai has risen from a budget brand to a formidable force in the global automotive market, winning design awards and reliability accolades. With aggressive EV development (IONIQ series), stylish designs, and comprehensive warranties, Hyundai now competes directly with European premium brands. Founded in 1967, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai has built a global reputation for quality and innovation.
How Hyundai encodes its VINs
Every Hyundai vehicle carries a unique 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that acts as the vehicle's fingerprint.
Hyundai uses KMH for Korean-built passenger cars and 5NP/5NM for US production. Position 4 identifies the model line (Tucson, i30, etc.), position 5 the trim level, and position 6 the body type. IONIQ electric models use specific KMH sub-codes. The VIN is split into three main sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI, positions 1–3), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS, positions 4–9) and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS, positions 10–17).
Understanding the Hyundai VIN structure
Positions 1–3 (WMI): KMH, KMJ, KM8, KMF, KME, 5NP, 5NM
Positions 4–8 (VDS):
Position 9 (check digit):
Position 10 (model year):
Position 11 (plant code): Ulsan, South Korea, Asan, South Korea, Montgomery, USA, Nosovice, Czech Republic, Izmit, Turkey, Chennai, India, Beijing, China.
Positions 12–17 (serial number):
Why check a Hyundai VIN before buying?
Buying a used Hyundai without checking the VIN is a risk.
Hyundai WMI codes
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes used by Hyundai. These are the first three characters of every Hyundai VIN.
| WMI code | Description |
|---|---|
| KMH | Hyundai — South Korea |
| KMJ | Hyundai — South Korea |
| KM8 | Hyundai — South Korea |
| KMF | Hyundai — South Korea |
| KME | Hyundai — South Korea |
| 5NP | Hyundai — South Korea |
| 5NM | Hyundai — South Korea |
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