[ 1 ]
Position 1
Country of Manufacture
The first character identifies the country where the vehicle was built. In this Acura example, 1 represents United States.
1
United States
2
Canada
5
United States
J
Japan
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Acura VIN Decoder
Use our Acura VIN decoder to confirm the vehicle identity first so you can review trim claims, hybrid descriptions, recall status, and title history with cleaner context.
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Sample decode preview
19UDE2F76RA123456
2024 Acura Integra
A-Spec
Engine
1.5L I4 Turbo
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Body style
Hatchback
Fuel type
Gasoline
Assembly plant
Marysville, OH, USA
Preview based on a sample VIN. Decode any 17-character VIN above for live results.
What is a VIN decoder?
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every Acura built since 1981. A VIN decoder reads this code and translates each section into plain language, giving you details about the manufacturer, specifications, model year, and production history.
[ 9 ]
Position 2
Manufacturer
The second character identifies the vehicle manufacturer or the division within a larger corporation. In this example, 9 represents Acura.
[ U ]
Position 3
Vehicle Type or Division
The third character identifies the vehicle type, division, or manufacturing category within the manufacturer. In this example, U helps indicate that 19U refers to a Acura vehicle.
[ 19U ]
Position 1-3
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first three characters together form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). This code identifies the vehicle's manufacturer, vehicle type, and country or region of origin. Here, 19U identifies a Acura vehicle.
19U
Common Acura passenger-car WMI associated with United States-built inventory.
5J8
Common Acura SUV and MPV WMI associated with United States-built inventory.
JH4
Common Acura passenger-car WMI associated with Japan-built inventory.
2HN
Common Acura SUV and MPV WMI associated with Canada-built inventory.
[ DE2F7 ]
Position 4-8
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Characters 4 through 8 describe the vehicle's core attributes, including the model, body style, engine size and type, transmission, and series. This section varies by manufacturer, but it always captures the key specifications that define the vehicle's configuration.
[ 6 ]
Position 9
Security Check Digit
The ninth character is a calculated check digit used to verify the VIN is legitimate. It is determined by a mathematical formula applied to all other characters in the VIN. If any character is altered, the check digit will no longer match, helping to detect fraud and transcription errors.
[ R ]
Position 10
Model Year
The tenth character represents the vehicle's model year. Letters and numbers are used in a rotating sequence. For example, R = 2024, S = 2025, and T = 2026. This character allows you to quickly identify when the vehicle was produced.
A
1980, 2010
B
1981, 2011
C
1982, 2012
D
1983, 2013
E
1984, 2014
F
1985, 2015
G
1986, 2016
H
1987, 2017
J
1988, 2018
K
1989, 2019
L
1990, 2020
M
1991, 2021
N
1992, 2022
P
1993, 2023
R
1994, 2024
S
1995, 2025
T
1996, 2026
V
1997, 2027
W
1998, 2028
X
1999, 2029
Y
2000, 2030
1
2001, 2031
2
2002, 2032
3
2003, 2033
4
2004, 2034
5
2005, 2035
6
2006, 2036
7
2007, 2037
8
2008, 2038
9
2009, 2039
[ A ]
Position 11
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh character identifies the specific factory where the vehicle was assembled. Each manufacturer assigns unique codes to its assembly plants around the world.
[ 123456 ]
Position 12-17
Production Sequence Number
The final six characters form the vehicle's unique serial number within its production run. This sequence number distinguishes each individual vehicle from every other vehicle of the same make, model, and year built at the same plant.
An Acura VIN decoder is useful because Acura sits in a category where used buyers often shop with a foot in two different markets: mainstream Honda inventory and luxury-positioned alternatives like Lexus or Infiniti. That mix makes it easy for marketplace listings to lean on familiar Honda language while presenting Acura-specific trim claims that the paperwork has not yet confirmed. Decoding the 17-character VIN gives you a factual anchor before you trust either side of that pitch.
The opening VIN characters help you confirm Acura's typical manufacturing context, including whether the vehicle was built in the United States, Japan, or Canada, and the model-year character lets you sanity-check the advertised year. That kind of grounded identity check matters on a brand where the same body style can appear on dealer pages with very different ownership histories and trim assumptions behind it.
An Acura VIN decode is also a good reminder that identity is only the first part of the buyer story. The VIN will not tell you whether maintenance was kept on schedule, whether prior crash damage was repaired properly, or whether mileage progression is honest. Once the decode result lines up, move into recall lookup, title and mileage history, and a hands-on inspection that takes Acura-specific systems seriously.
What decoding reveals about a Acura
Every character in a Acura VIN carries meaning. Here's what our free decoder uncovers.
Make & Model
Identify the automaker and brand behind the vehicle, from the parent company to the specific division that produced it.
Model Year
Confirm the exact model year encoded in the VIN, essential for verifying a seller's claims and determining age-related wear.
Assembly Plant
Find out where the vehicle was built, including the specific factory and country of assembly.
Engine Type
Decode engine specifications including displacement, cylinder count, fuel type, and horsepower range.
Transmission
Determine whether the vehicle has an automatic, manual, or CVT transmission and its specific configuration.
Body Style
Identify the vehicle's body configuration including sedan, SUV, coupe, convertible, truck, or wagon.
Drive Type
Learn whether the vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive.
Safety Equipment
See the safety features encoded in the VIN, including airbag types, seat belt configurations, and restraint systems.
Trim Level
Decode the specific trim package and equipment level, helping you understand exactly what features came standard.
Country of Origin
Identify the country where the vehicle was manufactured, distinct from the brand's headquarters location.
Why decode a VIN?
Whether you're buying, selling, or maintaining a vehicle, decoding the VIN is the essential first step.
Buying a Vehicle
Verify a seller's claims before you commit. Decode the VIN to confirm the year, make, model, engine, and trim match the listing. Catch misrepresentations about mileage-relevant specs or trim packages before they become costly mistakes.
Selling a Vehicle
Build buyer confidence by providing accurate, verified vehicle specifications. A decoded VIN report shows transparency, helps justify your asking price, and speeds up the sale process.
Vehicle Maintenance
Know exactly what you're working with. Decode your VIN to confirm engine type, transmission, and factory equipment for accurate parts ordering, maintenance schedules, and insurance verification.
A Acura VIN decode is just the starting point
- An Acura VIN decode confirms the model year, body-family context, and manufacturing clues, but it does not reveal accident history, title brands, flood exposure, or odometer fraud. Those are the answers that separate a clean-looking TLX or MDX from a complicated ownership record.
- A full vehicle history report gives you the missing layer: damage records, title history, mileage consistency, recall status, and ownership changes. Before you commit to any used Acura, the report helps you tell the difference between premium presentation and a vehicle whose past actually justifies the price.
Enter a Acura VIN to get the full vehicle history report
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