Free VIN Lookup
A VIN lookup reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the factory build record: model year, make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, body style, restraint system and plant of assembly, plus any open NHTSA recall campaigns. CleanVins performs this lookup free using the NHTSA vPIC database, with no signup and no credit card.
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 the VIN lookup free?
Yes. VIN decoding and NHTSA recall lookups are free on CleanVins, with no signup and no credit card. Only the full vehicle history report is paid, at $9.99 per VIN.
What does a VIN lookup show?
Model year, make, model, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, body style, restraint system, plant of assembly, and any open NHTSA safety recall campaigns tied to that vehicle.
What does a VIN lookup not show?
A free VIN lookup does not show ownership history, accident records, odometer history, or title brands. Those come from NMVTIS-licensed data and are included in the $9.99 full report.
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.