Tesla VIN Decoder
Enter a Tesla VIN to see its model year, model, trim, engine and assembly plant, decoded from NHTSA's official vehicle database. Below: how Tesla VINs are built and which codes identify Tesla.
Tesla manufacturer codes (first 3 characters)
A VIN starting with one of these world manufacturer identifiers (WMI) was registered to Tesla's manufacturer with NHTSA.
| WMI | Registered to | Vehicle type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5YJ | TESLA, INC. | Passenger Car | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| SFZ | TESLA, INC. | Passenger Car | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 7G2 | TESLA, INC. | Truck | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 7SA | TESLA, INC. | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | UNITED STATES (USA) |
What each character of a Tesla VIN means
| Position | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | World manufacturer identifier (WMI): country, manufacturer and vehicle type |
| 4–8 | Vehicle descriptor: model, body, engine and restraint system, as defined by the manufacturer |
| 9 | Check digit, calculated from the other 16 characters to catch typos |
| 10 | Model year code |
| 11 | Assembly plant |
| 12–17 | Production sequence (serial) number |
Tesla models: problems and recalls
- Tesla Model 3 (4,359 complaints, 36 recalls)
- Tesla Model Y (4,262 complaints, 43 recalls)
- Tesla Model S (3,407 complaints, 38 recalls)
- Tesla Model X (1,553 complaints, 39 recalls)
- Tesla Cybertruck (210 complaints, 11 recalls)
WMI data from NHTSA vPIC. Not affiliated with Tesla.