Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Locations

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

The bottom corner of the windshield at the driver side
The label on the driver door jamb
The RH upper B-pillar; can be seen when the upper B-pillar trim is removed (only applicable to Fremont built vehicles in certain regions such as China and Europe)
Under the RH front seat (only applicable to Giga Shanghai built vehicles)
On the RH rear door sill; can be seen when the RH rear door sill trim is removed (only applicable to Giga Berlin built vehicles)
On the touchscreen after touching Controls > Software

Note

When corresponding with Tesla, always include the VIN (and the drive unit serial number, if necessary).

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` `LRW` `XP7`	Fremont (through Model Year M) Fremont/Austin (from Model Year N onwards) Shanghai Berlin
4	Line/Series	`Y`	Model Y
5	Body type	`G` `H`	MPV 5 DR / LHD MPV 5 DR / RHD
6	Restraint systems	`A` `D` `C`	Type 2 Manual seatbelts (FR, SR3, TR2) with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints, Knee Airbags Type 2 Manual seatbelts (FR, SR*3) with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints, Knee Airbags Type 2 Manual seatbelts with front Airbags, PODS, side Inflatable restraints
7	Fuel type	`E` `F`	Electric (Fremont-built vehicles), Ternary System Li-ion battery (Giga Shanghai-built vehicles) Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (Giga Shanghai-built vehicles only)
8	Motor/drive unit	`D` `E` `F` `J` `K` `L` `R` `S`	Single Motor Standard Dual Motor Standard Dual Motor Performance (3DU 800A) Single Motor Standard Dual Motor Standard Dual Motor Performance Single Motor Standard (3DU 600A) Single Motor Standard (DUB 600A)
9	Check digit	*	The 9th digit is a check digit. A check digit is the result of a mathematical formula based on all other digits in the VIN. It is designed to lower the likelihood of errors and fraud. All vehicles produced in North America are required to have a check digit as the 9th digit of the VIN. Possible values are alphanumeric.
10	Model Year Calendar Year for Giga Shanghai-built vehicles	`H` `J` `K` `L` `M` `N` `P` `R`	2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
11	Plant of manufacture	`A` `B` `C` `F`	Tesla Austin, TX (USA) Tesla Berlin (Germany) Tesla China (Giga Shanghai) Tesla Fremont, CA (USA)
12 - 17	Sequence number	`000001 - 999999`	Tesla uses sequential numbers in digits 12-17 to directly to 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 999999 cars of a given model. Should this number be exceeded, the Production Sequence numbering shall start again at 000001. Note: digit 10, production year, will be different for vehicles with the same sequence number.