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A vehicle identification number is a unique 17-character sequence used to identify a car. The standardized 17-character format applies to most vehicles manufactured for the U.S. market since model year 1981 and contains letters and numbers. Hyundai Motor Company uses this standardized identification system across its vehicles.
The information encoded in a Hyundai VIN number helps identify factory specifications, production details, and available vehicle history records. A reliable VIN lookup can help confirm a vehicle's identity, check recalls, and uncover potential issues before purchase. A quick VIN check adds another layer of protection by helping you compare important details before making a decision.
Decoding your VIN number with EpicVIN takes only a few steps:
Locating your Hyundai's VIN number is straightforward:
Compare the VIN on the dashboard, door-frame label, and title before purchasing the vehicle. Any unexplained mismatch should be investigated before payment.
Our Hyundai VIN decoder checks a VIN against 12,586,431 Hyundai records. In that set, 24.2% carry at least one problem in their history, against a 17.15% median for makes of comparable fleet age – one of the widest gaps in this wave. The average Hyundai here is 9.0 years old, with a last recorded odometer reading of 43,638 miles.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Hyundais in the database | 12,586,431 |
| Data as of | August 2026 |
| Average age | 9.0 years |
| Median last recorded mileage | 43,638 miles |
| Average mileage per year | 11,771 miles |
| At least one problem in history | 24.2% |
| Appeared at a salvage auction | 23.7% |
| Salvage title | 15.8% |
| Rebuilt title | 0.2% |
| Odometer rollback | 1.0% |
| Odometer reported as not actual | 2.2% |
| Flood damage | 0.5% |
| Fire damage | 0.3% |
| Hail damage | 0.3% |
| NHTSA recall campaigns per model year, average | 3.16 |
| Moved between states | 12.0% |
Source: EpicVIN Vehicle Data Research
| Figure | What it is | What to do about it |
|---|---|---|
| 24.2% | Carry a problem record – against a 17.15% median for makes of comparable fleet age | Nearly one Hyundai in four has something in its file, and the fleet here is young: 9.0 years on average. Almost all of it comes from the salvage-auction lane – 23.7% passed through one, with photos and a damage estimate attached. Ask for those photos before you accept a clean description. |
| 15.8% | Salvage titles, against 0.2% rebuilt and a 10.45% median for the same age group | A gap of 79 to 1 between salvage and rebuilt. The paperwork rarely announces the damage – screen by the auction record, not by the title brand. |
| 3.2% | Odometer problems – 1.0% rollbacks plus 2.2% flagged as not actual | Hyundais cover 11,771 miles a year: add that to the last reading of 43,638 for every year since, and compare with the dash. |
| 12.0% | Have moved between states | Below the 15.5% median for the same age group, so the registration state is usually where the car lived. A Hyundai that changed states shortly after a damage record is the exception worth questioning. |
| 54.5% | Built in South Korea; 44.5% United States, 0.9% Mexico | The first three characters of the VIN – the World Manufacturer Identifier – tell you which: KMH for South Korea, 5NP and 5NM for the Montgomery plant in Alabama. The split is close to even, and it changes which plant's build records apply. |
| State | Share |
|---|---|
| Florida | 9.8% |
| California | 8.2% |
| Texas | 7.8% |
| New York | 4.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 4.5% |
Florida holds more Hyundais than California – one of only two makes in this wave where the Sun Belt outranks the West Coast. Florida and Texas sit in the storm-surge belt, though flood damage stays low on Hyundais at 0.5%. Only 12.0% of these cars have crossed state lines, below the 15.5% median for makes of similar age.
| Type | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Collision | 18.4% | Covers everything from a bumper strike to frame damage – severity comes from the photos and the repair estimate, not the label. |
| All Over | 0.9% | Damage across multiple panels: hail, vandalism, or a heavy multi-point impact. Most often followed by a total-loss decision. |
| Mechanical | 0.7% | The car sold for a drivetrain or engine fault rather than body repair. |
| Water / Flood | 0.5% | The category where a repaired car is usually worth walking away from. |
| Vandalism | 0.4% | Broken glass, stripped interior, or a damaged steering column – check the column and ignition against the photos. |
Run the Hyundai VIN decoder and read the damage line before the seller's description. A VIN report does not replace an independent inspection, road test, or diagnostic scan.
The following issues have appeared in certain Hyundai recall or service campaigns. They do not affect every vehicle. A symptom alone does not prove that a specific Hyundai is included in a campaign.
| ISSUE | PROBLEM DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Tow-hitch wiring and moisture intrusion | On certain vehicles equipped with an affected tow-hitch harness, moisture may enter the module. This creates an electrical short or fire risk. |
| ABS module electrical short | Some Hyundai campaigns have addressed internal leakage or electrical faults in the anti-lock braking system module that could increase fire risk. |
| Engine bearing damage | Certain engines have been covered by campaigns involving connecting-rod bearing wear, knocking, stalling, or engine failure. |
Note: Use the vehicle's VIN to confirm whether a recall or service campaign applies. Recall eligibility depends on the exact model, model year, production range, and repair status.
A Hyundai VIN contains 17 characters divided into three main sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), and Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS). The first three digits or characters identify the manufacturer and geographic zone, while later positions contain information encoded for the vehicle's configuration, model year, assembly plant, and serial number.
For example, the Hyundai VIN 5NPE24AFXKH796160 identifies a 2019 Hyundai Sonata built in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Breaking the identification number down by position makes it easier to see what each character does.
The World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is formed by the first three characters of the VIN. It identifies the geographic zone, manufacturer, and vehicle division or type.
Common Hyundai WMI prefixes include:
In the sample VIN 5NPE24AFXKH796160, the WMI is 5NP, indicating a U.S.-built Hyundai.
The Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) covers positions 4 through 9.
The exact meaning of digits 4–8 can vary by model, model year, and market, so manufacturer data should be used for a complete decode.
The Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS) covers the final eight characters.
Together, these identification numbers distinguish the vehicle from other Hyundais with similar specifications.
| Symbols | Sample | What It Reveals |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 5NP | World Manufacturer Identifier: Hyundai vehicle manufactured in the United States |
| 4-8 | E24AF | Model line, body type, restraint system, engine, transmission, or other vehicle attributes |
| 9 | X | Check digit used for VIN verification |
| 10 | X | 2019 model year |
| 11 | H | Montgomery, Alabama assembly plant |
| 12-17 | 796160 | Individual production or serial number |
Year 2024
Make Hyundai
Model Tucson
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 2.5L GDI Theta III
Made in USA
A Hyundai VIN lookup may provide specifications, title history, accident records, recalls, mileage records, auction information, and other vehicle details when available. Depending on available manufacturer data, a Hyundai VIN decoder build sheet may include factory-installed equipment and original options. For supported vehicles, VIN decoding may help verify information commonly associated with the original Hyundai window sticker.
The decoded factory configuration can also support parts and warranty verification by confirming the vehicle's original specifications, although a VIN decode does not by itself confirm remaining warranty coverage.
The available decode and report may help identify:
Before paying for a used Hyundai, run its VIN through EpicVIN and compare the result with the vehicle, title, and seller's description. The report may show available equipment, recall, odometer, title, accident, and auction-history records that deserve further review.Alex Black, CMO and automotive expert, EpicVIN
Enter the 17 characters in the decoder above. It returns model year, engine, plant, trim, and body style for any of the 12,586,431 Hyundai records in our database.
Basic decoding is free and needs no sign-up. The full report opens the history behind the 24.2% of Hyundais carrying at least one problem record.
Yes – the decode reconstructs the factory configuration from the VIN itself: model line, engine, drivetrain, body style, and restraint system. In our records, 47.7% of Hyundais are sedans, 43.1% are sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), 4.5% hatchbacks, 1.7% wagons, and 1.6% coupes; fuel type is gasoline on 97.5% and electric on 2.4%.
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier: KMH means a Hyundai built in South Korea, while 5NP and 5NM mean the Montgomery plant in Alabama. In our database, 54.5% of Hyundais were assembled in South Korea, 44.5% in the United States, and 0.9% in Mexico.
On 24.2% of Hyundais – against a 17.15% median for makes of comparable fleet age. Salvage titles account for 15.8%, odometer issues 3.2%, flood 0.5%, and fire 0.3%.
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