Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Locations

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible in the following locations:

  • The bottom corner of the windshield at driver side

  • The label on the driver's side door jamb

  • The RH rear door sill panel; can be seen when the sill trim panel is removed (only applicable to vehicles in certain regions such as China and Europe)

  • On the touchscreen after touching Controls > Software

Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
When corresponding with Tesla, always include the VIN (and the drive unit serial number, if necessary).
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
If replacing any component on which a VIN is located, local regulations might require that the VIN be inscribed on the replacement component. Consult local authorities for VIN scribing requirements and, if required, the procedure for having the VIN inscribed on the new component.

VIN Decoding

Use this system to decode a Tesla VIN:

Digit

Description

Encoded Value

Decoded Value

1-3

World Manufacturing Identifier (WMI)

5YJ

7SA

Tesla Fremont (Model Year M)

Tesla Fremont (from Model Year N onwards)

4

Make/Line

X

Tesla Model X

5

Body type

C

D

MPV 5 DR / LHD

MPV 5 DR / RHD

6

Restraint systems

A

B

C

D

Type 2 Manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3, TR*2) with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints, Knee Airbags

Type 2 Manual seatbelts (FR, SR*2, TR*2) with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints, Knee Airbags

Type 2 Manual seatbelts with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints

Type 2 Manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints, Knee Airbags

7

Fuel type

E

Electric

8

Motor/drive unit

5

6

Dual Motor

Triple Motor

9

Check digit

*

The 9th digit is a check digit. A check digit is the result of a mathematical calculation based on all other digits in the VIN. It is designed to lower the likelihood of errors and fraud. Possible values are 1 - 9 or X.

10

Model Year

M

N

2021

2022

11

Plant of Manufacture

F

Tesla Fremont, CA (USA)

12 - 17

Sequence Number

000001 - 999999

Tesla uses sequential numbers in digits 12-17 to directly represent the production sequence of the vehicle, starting with 000001. The Production Sequence numbering does not start at 000001 with each new model year.

This numbering system allows for up to 999,999 vehicles of a given model. Should this number be exceeded, the Production Sequence numbering shall start again at 000001. Note: digit 10 (Model Year) will be different for vehicles with the same Sequence Number.