Free VIN Decoder
Enter any 17-character VIN to instantly decode make, model, year, engine, transmission, and open recalls using the official NHTSA database.
Pricing
Free: VIN decoding and NHTSA safety recall lookups, unlimited, no signup and no credit card. Paid: a full vehicle history report is $9.99 for one VIN, $14.99 for a 3-report pack and $24.99 for a 10-report pack. One-time payment, no subscription and no auto-renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a VIN for free?
Type the 17-character VIN into the decoder on cleanvins.com/check and press Check. CleanVins queries the NHTSA vPIC build record and the NHTSA recall database and returns year, make, model, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, plant of assembly and open recall campaigns — free, with no signup and no credit card.
Where do I find the VIN on a car?
The VIN is visible through the bottom-left corner of the windshield, on the driver-side door jamb sticker, and printed on the title, registration and insurance card. It is always 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q.
What does the free VIN check not show?
The free decode does not include title brands, salvage or total-loss records, odometer history, ownership count or auction records. Those come from NMVTIS-licensed data and are included in the CleanVins full vehicle history report for $9.99 per VIN.
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
CleanVins is not affiliated with Carfax, AutoCheck, NHTSA or NMVTIS.