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VIN decoder API

Decode any VIN for vehicles sold in the United States since the 1980s.

  • One parameter: the VIN
  • Decodes VINs since the 1980s
  • Full spec data returned

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Send a VIN, get back year, make, model, trim, and specifications in one call.

  • One parameter: the VIN.
  • Returns year, make, model, trim, and full specs.
  • Decodes VINs from the 1980s to today.
Documentation
Property Description
model string
trim string
specs object
Vehicle meta-data
trims array
Array of Trims

VIN API

GET /api/vin/{vin}

200 OK
GET /api/vin/{vin}
{
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

VIN Lookup API

The VIN decoder is included with all Premium subscriptions.

Hundreds of Data Points

Hundreds of structured data fields covering the full vehicle profile.

Decode Decades Worth of VINs

From the 1980s to today. Included with all premium subscriptions.

OpenAPI Specification

Machine-readable OpenAPI 3.0 spec for easy SDK generation and API client scaffolding.

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