Free VIN Check
A free VIN check on CleanVins returns the vehicle's factory specification from NHTSA vPIC and every open safety recall from the NHTSA recall database. There is no signup, no credit card and no daily limit. Title brands, salvage records, odometer history and ownership history require NMVTIS-licensed data and are included in the $9.99 full report.
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
Is a free VIN check enough before buying a used car?
A free VIN check confirms the specification and open recalls, but it does not reveal title brands, salvage records, odometer rollbacks or accident history. For a purchase decision, pair it with an NMVTIS-based report and an in-person inspection.
How much does the full report cost?
A full vehicle history report is $9.99 for one VIN, $14.99 for a 3-report pack, or $24.99 for a 10-report pack. It is a one-time payment with no subscription.
Do I need an account for a free VIN check?
No. Free checks run without an account. Signing in only adds saved VIN history.
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.