Infiniti VIN Decoder
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An Infiniti VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engines, transmissions, and specifications. In addition, you can also check the title records and accidents by clicking Check History.
At a Glance
- Length: 17 characters; the letters I, O and Q are never used
- Positions 1 to 3: World Manufacturer Identifier (country, maker, division)
- Positions 4 to 8: Model, body, engine and restraint details
- Position 10: Model year; position 11: assembly plant
- Location: Windshield plate, driver’s door jamb and your paperwork
To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle, use this free online Vehicle VIN Decoder.
Where to Find Your Infiniti VIN
- The plate at the lower left corner of the windshield, viewed from outside
- The label on the driver’s door jamb
- Your title, registration and insurance card
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How to Decode Infiniti VIN
Position 1
The first position in the Infiniti VIN is held by a character that identifies the country or final assembly of the vehicle.
Position 2
The second position in the VIN identifies the manufacturer, in this case, Infiniti.
Position 3
The third position of the Infiniti VIN gives information on the brand division. This character makes it possible to identify the manufacturer’s exact division among many they may have.
These first three positions are called the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Some of the examples for your Infiniti may be as follows:
Position 4
This position on the Infiniti VIN code identifies the vehicle’s body type for the ones made for the European market.
- B: sedan doors 4
- C: sedan, 4 door
- E: hatchback door 3
- F: hatchback door 5
- G: coupe
- T: wagon 5dverey
For the Infiniti vehicles made for the North American market, this position is held by a character that identifies the vehicle’s engine.
- A: VG30D (3.0, V6, gasoline) (J30)
- A: VQ35DE (3.5, V6, gasoline) (EX35/M35/FX35))
- A: VQ56DE (5.6, V8, gasoline)(QX56)
- B: SR20DE (2.0, R4, gasoline) (G20)
- B: VQ35DE (3.5, V6, gasoline) (G35 (V36))
- B: VK45DE (4.5, V8, gasoline) (M45)
- B: VK50DE (5.0, V8, gasoline) (FX50)
- C: SR20DE (2.0, R4, gasoline) (G20)
- C: VQ35DE (3.5, V6, gasoline) (I35, G35 (V35))
- C: VQ37DE (3.7, V6, gasoline) (G37 (V36))
- D: VQ35DE (3.5, V6, gasoline) (I35)
- E: VE30DE (3.0, V6, gasoline)
- H: VG30E (3.0, V6, gasoline)
- M: VG33ER (3.3, V6, gasoline) (QX4)
- N: VH45DE (4.5, V8, gasoline) (Q45 1989…1996)
- R: VG30DE (3.0, V6, gasoline) (QX4)
- T: VG33E (3.3, V6, gasoline) (QX4)
Position 5
Position five for Infiniti vehicles made for the European market identifies the engine type of vehicles.
- A: VQ35DE (3.5, V6, gasoline) (EX35, FX35)
- B: VQ35DE (3.5, V6, gasoline) (G35, M35)
- B: VK45DE (4.5, V8, gasoline) (FX45)
- B: VK50DE (5.0, V8, gasoline) (FX50)
- C: VQ37DE (3.7, V6, gasoline) (FX37, G37 Coupe)
Position five through six of the Infiniti VIN for vehicles made for the North American market is held by characters that identify the model of the vehicles and code generation.
- A0: the QX56 (A60) [2004-01 … 2010-05]
- A2: the I30 (A32) [1995-03 … 1999-07]
- A3: the I30 / I35 (A33) [1999- 07 2004-07 …]
- F0: Q45 III (F50) (2001-01 2006-07 …]
- F1: M30 (F31) [… 1989-08 1991-12]
- G0: I Q45 (G50) [1989-08 … 1996-06]
- H5: QX30 (British Q30 (H15 is)) [2016-03 …]
- J0: EX / QX50 (J50) [2007-10 …]
- L0: the JX / QX60 (L50) [2012-02 …])
- P0: I G20 (P10) [… 1990-07 1998-05]
- P1: G20 II (P11) [… 1998-06 2001-12]
- R0: QX4 (R50) [… 1996-09 2002-10]
- S0: FX35 / 45 (S50) [… 2002-11 2008-03]
- S1: FX50 / QX70 (S51) [2008-03 …]
- V5: G35 (V35) [… 2002-01 2007-06]
- V6: G25 / G35 / G37 / Q40 (V36) [… 2006-08 2015-02]
- V6: Coupe G / G Convertible / Q60 ( V36) (2007-06 …]
- V7: Q50 (V37) [2013-05 …]
- Y0: M35 / 45 (Y50) [… 2004-12 2010-01]
- Y1: M / Q70 (Y51 ) [2010-01 …]
- Y2: J30 (Y32) [… 1992-01 1997-09]
- Y3: Q45 II (Y33) [… 1996-07 2001-01]
- Y4: M45 (Y34) [… 2002-07 2004-12]
- Z2: QX56 / QX80 (Z62) [2010-04 …]
Position 6
Position 6 of the Infiniti VIN for vehicles made for the European market identifies the drivetrain and seats in the vehicle. These may be as shown below:
- A: 5 seats, front-wheel drive, 4×2
- N: 5 places all-wheel drive, 4×4 &
- S: 7 places full drive, 4×4 &
- U: 5 seats, front-wheel drive, 4×2
Position 7
This number identifies the body type of your Infiniti for vehicles made for the North American market.
- 1: sedan, four doors;
- 4: coupe, two doors;
- 5: wagon, five doors;
- 6: roadster convertible
- 7: pick-up
- 8: SUV, five doors
- 9: SUV, five doors (appeared in EX35)
Position seven through nine of the Infiniti VIN for vehicles made for the European market represents the code platform and model of the vehicle.
- A60: the QX56 [2008-04 …]
- H15 is: Q30 [2015-11 …]
- J50: EX / QX50 [2008-04 …]
- L50: the JX / QX60 [2012-11. ..]
- S50: the FX35 / 45 [the 2006-07 … 2008-08]
- S51: the FX / QX70 [2008-07 …]
- V36: the G37 [2007-10 …]
- V37: Q50 [2013-06 …]
- Y50: the M35 / M45 [the 2006-07 … 2010-05]
- Y51: M / Q70 [2010-05 …]
- Z62: the QX56 / QX80 [2010-03 …]
Position 8
This position identifies the security code in your Infiniti vehicles for the North American market. This can be as indicated below:
- A: safety belts;
- B: safety belts, two front airbags;
- C: safety belts, two frontal Nye, two side airbags;
- D: seat belts, one front airbag;
- E: seat belts, two frontal Nye, two side airbags, side curtains;
- F: safety belts, two frontal Nye, two side airbags, side curtains;
- J: seatbelts wheel drive (applied until 1990 goda)
- H: safety belts, front airbags 2;
- P: safety belts, Mono Drive (used until 1990)
- the W: … (appeared in the FX50)
- the Y-seat belts, four-wheel drive (used until 1990)
Position 9: CheckSum
The check number holds position nine of the Infiniti VIN for vehicles made for the North American market. This number is generated algorithmically and is used to check whether the VIN that has been entered is a valid one.
Position 10: Model Year
The tenth position of the Infiniti VIN is held by a character that identifies its year of production.
| Year of Issue | Designation | Year of Issue | Designation | Year of Issue | Designation |
| 1971 | 1 | 1991 | M | 2011 | B |
| 1972 | 2 | 1992 | N | 2012 | C |
| 1973 | 3 | 1993 | P | 2013 | D |
| 1974 | 4 | 1994 | R | 2014 | E |
| 1975 | 5 | 1995 | S | 2015 | F |
| 1976 | 6 | 1996 | T | 2016 | G |
| 1977 | 7 | 1997 | V | 2017 | H |
| 1978 | 8 | 1998 | W | 2018 | J |
| 1979 | 9 | 1999 | X | 2019 | K |
| 1980 | A | 2000 |
Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Infiniti.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decode an Infiniti VIN?
Each of the 17 characters has a meaning. The first three identify the manufacturer, positions 4 to 8 describe the vehicle, position 10 is the model year and position 11 is the plant.
Where is the VIN on an Infiniti?
On the plate at the lower left of the windshield, on the driver’s door jamb label, and on your title and registration.
Which VIN character shows the model year?
The 10th character shows the model year.
Can a VIN decoder show accident history?
No. A decoder shows how the car was built. Use a vehicle history report for accidents and title records.
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