VIN Decoder API

Browse all specifications and sample JSON responses from CarAPIs VIN Decoder API. You can also navigate the API using Swagger or Redoc. Be sure to check out our API documentation for information on rate limiting, authentication, advanced search operators and more. The VIN Decoder API is included in all API subscriptions.

VIN Lookup API

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Sample VIN Decoder JSON REST API Response:

                                
{
  "year": 2022,
  "make": "KIA",
  "model": "Soul",
  "trim": "LX, S, X Line",
  "specs": {
    "suggested_vin": "",
    "possible_values": "",
    "vehicle_descriptor": "KNDJ23AU*N7",
    "destination_market": null,
    "manufacturer_name": "HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)",
    "plant_city": "GWANG-JU",
    "series": null,
    "vehicle_type": "MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)",
    "plant_country": "SOUTH KOREA",
    "plant_company_name": null,
    "plant_state": null,
    "trim2": null,
    "series2": "Wagon Body Style",
    "note": null,
    "base_price": null,
    "non_land_use": null,
    "body_class": "Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)",
    "doors": null,
    "windows": null,
    "wheel_base_type": null,
    "track_width_inches": null,
    "gross_vehicle_weight_rating_from": "Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)",
    "bed_length_inches": null,
    "curb_weight_pounds": null,
    "wheel_base_inches_from": null,
    "wheel_base_inches_to": null,
    "gross_combination_weight_rating_from": null,
    "gross_combination_weight_rating_to": null,
    "gross_vehicle_weight_rating_to": null,
    "bed_type": null,
    "cab_type": null,
    "trailer_type_connection": "Not Applicable",
    "trailer_body_type": "Not Applicable",
    "trailer_length_feet": null,
    "other_trailer_info": null,
    "number_of_wheels": null,
    "wheel_size_front_inches": null,
    "wheel_size_rear_inches": null,
    "entertainment_system": null,
    "steering_location": null,
    "number_of_seats": "5",
    "number_of_seat_rows": "2",
    "transmission_style": null,
    "transmission_speeds": null,
    "drive_type": "4x2",
    "axles": null,
    "axle_configuration": null,
    "brake_system_type": null,
    "brake_system_description": null,
    "other_battery_info": null,
    "battery_type": null,
    "number_of_battery_cells_per_module": null,
    "battery_current_amps_from": null,
    "battery_voltage_volts_from": null,
    "battery_energy_kwh_from": null,
    "ev_drive_unit": null,
    "battery_current_amps_to": null,
    "battery_voltage_volts_to": null,
    "battery_energy_kwh_to": null,
    "number_of_battery_modules_per_pack": null,
    "number_of_battery_packs_per_vehicle": null,
    "charger_level": null,
    "charger_power_kw": null,
    "engine_number_of_cylinders": "4",
    "displacement_cc": "2000.0",
    "displacement_ci": "122.04748818946",
    "displacement_l": "2.0",
    "engine_stroke_cycles": null,
    "engine_model": "MPI NU",
    "engine_power_kw": "109.6179",
    "fuel_type_primary": "Gasoline",
    "valve_train_design": "Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)",
    "engine_configuration": null,
    "fuel_type_secondary": null,
    "fuel_delivery_fuel_injection_type": "Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)",
    "engine_brake_hp_from": "147",
    "cooling_type": null,
    "engine_brake_hp_to": null,
    "electrification_level": null,
    "other_engine_info": null,
    "turbo": null,
    "top_speed_mph": null,
    "engine_manufacturer": "KMC",
    "pretensioner": null,
    "seat_belt_type": "Manual",
    "other_restraint_system_info": "Seat Belt: All Positions",
    "curtain_air_bag_locations": "1st and 2nd Rows",
    "seat_cushion_air_bag_locations": null,
    "front_air_bag_locations": "1st Row (Driver and Passenger)",
    "knee_air_bag_locations": null,
    "side_air_bag_locations": "1st Row (Driver and Passenger)",
    "anti_lock_braking_system_abs": "Standard",
    "electronic_stability_control_esc": "Standard",
    "traction_control": "Standard",
    "tire_pressure_monitoring_system_tpms_type": "Direct",
    "active_safety_system_note": null,
    "auto_reverse_system_for_windows_and_sunroofs": "Standard",
    "automatic_pedestrian_alerting_sound_for_hybrid_and_ev_only": null,
    "event_data_recorder_edr": null,
    "keyless_ignition": null,
    "sae_automation_level_from": null,
    "sae_automation_level_to": null,
    "ncsa_body_type": "Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based)",
    "ncsa_make": "KIA",
    "ncsa_model": "Soul",
    "ncsa_note": null,
    "adaptive_cruise_control_acc": null,
    "crash_imminent_braking_cib": null,
    "blind_spot_warning_bsw": null,
    "forward_collision_warning_fcw": null,
    "lane_departure_warning_ldw": null,
    "lane_keeping_assistance_lka": null,
    "backup_camera": "Standard",
    "parking_assist": null,
    "bus_length_feet": null,
    "bus_floor_configuration_type": "Not Applicable",
    "bus_type": "Not Applicable",
    "other_bus_info": null,
    "custom_motorcycle_type": "Not Applicable",
    "motorcycle_suspension_type": "Not Applicable",
    "motorcycle_chassis_type": "Not Applicable",
    "other_motorcycle_info": null,
    "dynamic_brake_support_dbs": null,
    "pedestrian_automatic_emergency_braking_paeb": null,
    "automatic_crash_notification_acn_advanced_automatic_crash_notification_aacn": null,
    "daytime_running_light_drl": "Standard",
    "headlamp_light_source": "Halogen",
    "semiautomatic_headlamp_beam_switching": null,
    "adaptive_driving_beam_adb": null,
    "rear_cross_traffic_alert": null,
    "rear_automatic_emergency_braking": null,
    "blind_spot_intervention_bsi": null,
    "lane_centering_assistance": null
  },
  "trims": [
    {
      "id": 2236,
      "make_model_id": 56,
      "year": 2022,
      "name": "LX",
      "description": "LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)",
      "msrp": 19290,
      "invoice": 18614,
      "created": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00",
      "modified": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00"
    },
    {
      "id": 2237,
      "make_model_id": 56,
      "year": 2022,
      "name": "X-Line",
      "description": "X-Line 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)",
      "msrp": 22690,
      "invoice": 21895,
      "created": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00",
      "modified": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00"
    },
    {
      "id": 2238,
      "make_model_id": 56,
      "year": 2022,
      "name": "S",
      "description": "S 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)",
      "msrp": 21590,
      "invoice": 20835,
      "created": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00",
      "modified": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00"
    },
    {
      "id": 2239,
      "make_model_id": 56,
      "year": 2022,
      "name": "Turbo",
      "description": "Turbo 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)",
      "msrp": 27890,
      "invoice": 26634,
      "created": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00",
      "modified": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00"
    },
    {
      "id": 2240,
      "make_model_id": 56,
      "year": 2022,
      "name": "EX",
      "description": "EX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)",
      "msrp": 23590,
      "invoice": 22529,
      "created": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00",
      "modified": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00"
    },
    {
      "id": 2241,
      "make_model_id": 56,
      "year": 2022,
      "name": "GT-Line",
      "description": "GT-Line 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)",
      "msrp": 22690,
      "invoice": 21668,
      "created": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00",
      "modified": "2022-08-31T00:08:47+00:00"
    }
  ]
}