Genesis VIN Decoder — Free Genesis VIN Lookup & Model Guide
Genesis VIN decoder: Enter any 17-character Genesis VIN below to decode the model year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, factory equipment and open safety recalls — free, powered by official NHTSA data. Genesis is Genesis is Hyundai's luxury division, launched in 2015 with sedans and crossovers competing with BMW and Lexus. Decode any Genesis VIN for build details and recall status.
About Genesis
Genesis is Hyundai's luxury division, launched in 2015 with sedans and crossovers competing with BMW and Lexus. Decode any Genesis VIN for build details and recall status.
Genesis vehicles are decoded using the NHTSA vPIC public API. Every 17-character Genesis VIN identifies the country of manufacture (positions 1–3, the World Manufacturer Identifier or WMI), the model, body style and engine (positions 4–8), a check digit (position 9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11) and the unique serial number (positions 12–17). Combine a VIN decode with a free recall check before you buy any used Genesis. For the make-specific breakdown, see the free Genesis VIN decoder guide.
How to read a Genesis VIN
A Genesis VIN is a 17-character code. The first three characters, the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) — identify the country and manufacturer. The 10th character encodes the model year (e.g. K = 2019, L = 2020, M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025). Enter your VIN in the decoder above and VinSpecs returns the exact Genesis build sheet in seconds, including engine, transmission, drivetrain, restraints and assembly plant.
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Check any Genesis for open safety recalls
Recall repairs are free at any authorized Genesis dealer, regardless of the car's age or how many owners it has had. Use the recall checker by year, make and model, or decode a specific VIN above for its exact recall status.
Frequently asked questions about Genesis VINs
Where is the VIN on a Genesis?
The 17-character VIN is stamped in several places on every modern Genesis: visible through the windshield on the driver's-side dashboard, on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, on the vehicle registration and insurance card, and on major mechanical components like the engine block. Cross-check them, all should match.
How do I decode a Genesis VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN into the VinSpecs decoder above. You'll get the exact Genesis model year, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, restraint system and assembly plant, plus any open NHTSA safety recalls. No signup, no cost.
How can I check for Genesis recalls?
Use the free recall checker by year/make/model, or decode a specific VIN for its per-vehicle recall status. Recall repairs are always free at authorized dealers.
What is the Genesis WMI code?
The Genesis WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) is encoded in the first three characters of the VIN and identifies the country and manufacturer. Because Genesis produces vehicles in South Korea and often other countries, different WMIs are assigned to different plants and countries, decode any specific VIN to see the exact assembly origin.
Which Genesis model years can I decode?
NHTSA vPIC covers Genesis vehicles from 1981 forward, when the modern 17-character VIN standard took effect. Older Genesis VINs are shorter and use different formats, those are not decodable through vPIC.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC (specifications), NHTSA Recalls (recall status). VinSpecs is an independent service and is not affiliated with Genesis or any government agency.