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HOW TO DECODE SUZUKI VIN
Position 1
The first position in the Suzuki VIN is held by a character that identifies the country where the vehicle was assembled.
- 1, 4, 5 United States
- J – Japan
- K – Korea
Position 2
Position two is held by a character that identifies the manufacturer of the Suzuki.
Position 3
The third position of the Suzuki VIN identifies the brand division. This character pinpoints exactly the same manufacturer brand division regardless of the number they have.
These three positions of the Suzuki VIN are identified as the World Make Identifiers (WMI). These are as shown in the table below:
- TSM “Hungary
- JS2 – Japan
- JS3 – Japan
- JS4 “Japan
- 2S2 – Canada
- 2S3 “Canada
- KL5 – Korea
Position 4
The fourth position in the Suzuki VIN identifies the model line of the vehicle.
Position 5
This position, for Suzuki identifies the series, chassis, and type of restraint on the vehicle.
- A “2WD 5 door Hatchback
- B “4WD 5 door Hatchback
- C “2WD 4 door Notchback
For Suzuki Grand Vitara, this position identifies the series of the vehicle.
D “4WD class C Hard Top
E “2WD class C Hard Top
Position 6 of the Suzuki VIN identifies the engine type of the vehicle.
| Code | Liters | Cu. In (cc) | Fuel System | Engine Type |
| 0 | 1.6 (1590) | 97 | EFI | SOHC |
| 1 | 1.6 (1590) | 97 | MFI | SOHC |
| 2 | 1.8 (1843) | 113 | MFI | DOHC |
| 3 | 1.3 (1298) | 79 | EFI | SOHC |
| 6 | 2.5 (2494) | 152 | MFI | DOHC |
| 4 | 2.0 (1997) | 122 | MFI | DOHC |
Position 7 identifies the design of the Suzuki vehicle.
Position 8
This position, for Suzuki SX4, identifies the grade of the Suzuki vehicle.
Hatchback
1 “ SX4 (Canada)
3 “ SX4 (US); Convenience Pkg (US); JX (Canada)
3 – SX4 15inch (US)
5 “ Touring Pkg (US)
5 “ Touring Pkg ESP (US); JLX (Canada)
2 – SX4 (Canada)
3 – SX4 15inch (US)
4 – SX4 17inch (US)
5 “ Convenience Pkg (US); Touring Pkg (US); SX4 Sport (Canada)
7 “ Touring Pkg ESP (US)
For Suzuki Grand Vitara, the grade or body type are as follows.
V “ 4-door hardtop (Mexico)
1 “Grand Vitara (JA)
4 “X Sport (JX)
5 “Canada Only (JLX)
7 “Luxury Package (JLX-L)
Position 9
The ninth position of the Suzuki VIN identifies the checksum. This is an algebraically generated number that checks the validity of the entered VIN.
Position 10
Position ten identifies the year of production of the Suzuki vehicle. This is as shown in the table below:
| 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 | Y | 2020 | L |
| 1981 | B | 2001 | 1 | 2021 | M |
| 1982 | C | 2002 | 2 | 2022 | N |
| 1983 | D | 2003 | 3 | 2023 | P |
| 1984 | E | 2004 | 4 | 2024 | R |
| 1985 | F | 2005 | 5 | 2025 | S |
| 1986 | G | 2006 | 6 | 2026 | T |
| 1987 | H | 2007 | 7 | 2027 | V |
| 1988 | J | 2008 | 8 | 2028 | W |
| 1989 | K | 2009 | 9 | 2029 | X |
| 1990 | L | 2010 | A | 2030 | Y |
Position 11
Position eleven of the Suzuki VIN identifies the assembly plant of the vehicle.
- 2 “Suzuki Kosai Production, Japan
- 3 “Suzuki Iwata Production, Japan
- 6 “Ingersoll, Ontario Canada
Position 12-17
This set of digits is known as the serial number of the Suzuki vehicle. The set identifies the exact vehicle that holds the VIN being looked up. However, the numbers are not standardized, and their choice is dependent on the choice of the manufacturer.
SUZUKI MODELS
Suzuki models are as follows:
- Suzuki Aerio
- Suzuki Alto
- Suzuki APV
- Suzuki Baleno
- Suzuki Cappuccino
- Suzuki Cara
- Suzuki Carry
- Suzuki Celerio
- Suzuki Cervo
- Suzuki Cultus
- Suzuki Cultus Crescent
- Suzuki CV1
- Suzuki Equator
- Suzuki Ertiga
- Suzuki Escudo
- Suzuki Vitara
- Suzuki Esteem
- Suzuki Farm Worker
- Suzuki Forenza
- Suzuki Fronte
- Suzuki Fronte 800
- Suzuki Fun
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Suzuki GSX-R/4
- Suzuki Hatch
- Suzuki Ignis
- Suzuki Jimny
- Suzuki Karimun
- Suzuki Kei
- Suzuki Kizashi
- Suzuki Landy
- Suzuki Lapin
- Suzuki Liana
- Suzuki LJ80
- Suzuki Mighty Boy
- Suzuki MR Wagon
- Suzuki Nomade
- Suzuki Palette
- Suzuki Spacia
- Suzuki Reno
- Suzuki Samurai
- Suzuki Santana
- Suzuki SC100
- Suzuki Sidekick
- Suzuki Sierra
- Suzuki Solio
- Suzuki Splash
- Suzuki Baleno (2015)
- Suzuki Mehran
- Suzuki Suzulight
- Suzuki Swift
- Suzuki Swift+
- Suzuki SX4
- Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
- Suzuki Twin
- Suzuki Wagon R
- Suzuki X-90
- Suzuki X-HEAD
- Suzuki XL-7
EXAMPLE DECODED SUZUKI VIN
VIN: TSMMZA31S00308095
2006 Suzuki Swift
Manufacturer: Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd.
Product Type: Passenger Car
Make: Suzuki
Model: Swift
Body: Hatchback
Body color: ZCK
Engine displacement (ccm): 1299
Engine Power (kW): 68
Engine Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 3
Transmission: Manual/ Standard
Number of Gears: 5
Fuel: Gasoline
Body: 3DR
Seats: 4
Trim: Sport
Year: 2006
Model RS416
Type: RS416
Drive: LHD
Plant Country: Hungary
OPTIONS AND FEATURE CODES
- MH ORNAMENTATION EMBLEM, ‘SUZUKI’
- BMI MERCHANDISED PKG SUZUKI XL-7 ‘TOURING’
- BMJ MERCHANDISED PKG SUZUKI XL-7 ‘LIMITED’
- LN0 ENGINE GAS, 4 CYL, 1.6L, 2BBL, OHC, SUZUKI
- LS5 ENGINE,1.6L (1.6U),4 CYL IN-LINE,TBI,OHC,TRACKER SUZUKI,98CID,GAS
- M42 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, SUZUKI, 3.583 1ST, 0.757 5TH
- M58 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, SUZUKI, 3.416 1ST, 0.757 5TH
- M59 TRANSMISSION MAN 5 SPD, SUZUKI, 3.65 1ST, 0.86 5TH
- M60 TRANSMISSION AUTO 3 SPD, SUZUKI, 2.810 1ST, 1.00 3RD
- M65 TRANSMISSION AUTO 3 SPD, SUZUKI, 2.40 1ST, 1.00 3RD
- LP2 ENGINE, GAS, 3 CYL, 1.0L, TBI, OHC, SUZUKI
- LS3 ENGINE, GAS, 3 CYL, 1.0L, MFI, OHC, TURBO, SUZUKI
- LY9 ENGINE, GAS, 3 CYL 1.0L 2BBL OHC, SUZUKI
- ZMT POLAR WHITE
- ZMU QUICKSILVER METALLIC
- ZMV MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC
- ZFM COPPER PEARL METALLIC
- ZMW MINERAL GREY METALLIC
- ZRZ INDIGO BLUE PEARL
We hope you find the Suzuki VIN Decoder guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Suzuki.