Acura VIN Decoder

To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle use this free online VIN Decoder Tool. 

How to decode Acura VIN

Just by looking at the Acura VIN number, you are able to learn where the car was manufactured, what year it is, engine size, and a lot more. In this section, we will show you how to decode Acura VIN numbers yourself.

Position 1 - Country

The first position in the Acura VIN shows the country of assembly. This is where the Acura was manufactured. Acura's are manufactured in Canada, USA, and Japan.

• 1 - USA
• 5 - USA
• J - Japan
• 2-Canada

Position 2 - Manufacturer

This number tells you about the manufacturer of your car.

• 9 - Acura
• H - Honda

Position 3 - Division

It provides information on the division. If the manufacturer has multiple divisions, this number helps pinpoint which one produced your car. Acura Position 3 can be any of the following 4, U, N.

Position 4, 5, 6 - Engine and Model

Positions four through 6 are related to the Acura model and the corresponding engine size.

• CC2 - Vigor (2.5 )
• CU2 - TSX (2008...) (2.4 ))
• CU4 - TSX V6 Tech
• CW2 - TSX Wagon
• DA9 - Integra (1.8 )
• DB1 - Integra
• DB2 - Integra GS-R
• DB7 - Integra
• DB8 - Integra GS-R
• DC2 - Integra Coupe
• DC4 - Integra Coupe
• DE1 - ILX20
• DE2 - ILX24
• DE3 - ILX
• DJ5 - SLX
• DC5 - RSX (2.0 ) (WMI - JH4)
• KA7 - Legend V6 3.2 4D
• KA8 - Legend V6 3.2 2D
• KA9 - RL I (3.5 ) (1999...2004)
• KB1 - RL II (3.5 ) (2004...) ( - JH4)
• KC1 - RLX
• KC2 - RLX Hybrid (AWD)
• NA1 - NSX 3.0
• NA2 - NSX 3.2
• TB1 - RDX (2.3 ) (WMI - 5J8)
• TB3 - RDX II
• TB4 - RDX AWD II
• UA2 - TL I (1998...2003) (2.3/2.5 )
• UA3 - TL I (1998...2003) (3.2 )
• UA5 - TL I (1998...2003) (3.2 )
• UA6 - TL II (2003...) (3.2 ) (WMI - 19U)
• UA7 - TL II (2003...) (3.5 ) (WMI - 19U)
• UA8 - TL III
• UA9 - TL Sh-AWD III
• UB1 - TLX
• UB2 - TLX V6
• UB3 - TLX SH-AWD V6
• YA1 - CL (1998...2002) (2.2 литÑа)
• YA2 - CL (1998...2002) (3.0 литÑа)
• YA3 - CL (1998...2002) (2.3 литÑа)
• YA4 - CL (1998...2002) (3.2 литÑа)
• YB1 - ZDX (2009...) (3.7 )
• YD1 - MDX (3.5 литÑа) (WMI - 2HN)
• YD2 - MDX (3.7 литÑа) (WMI - 2HN)
• YD3 - MDX II
• YD4 - MDX SH-AWD II

Position 7 - Trim

• 1 = 2 Door Coupe, Manual
• 2 = 2 Door Coupe, Automatic
• 3 = Hatchback, Manual
• 4 = Hatchback, Auto
• 5 = 4 Door Sedan, Manual
• 6 = 4 Door Sedan, Automatic
• 7 = 5 Door Wagon, Manual
• 8 = 5 Door Wagon, Automatic

Position 8 - Equipment

Position 9 - Check Number

This is used to verify if the VIN number is valid. This number is generated by a formula developed by the DOT.

Position 10 - Year of Production

Position 11

This indicates the plant where the vehicle was assembled. Acura has the following specific codes.

• A = Marysville, Ohio, USA
• C = Saitama Factory (Sayama), Japan
• D = Malaysia
• F = Taiwan
• H = Ontario, Canada
• K = Karawang, Indonesia
• L = East Liberty, Ohio Factory, USA
• P = Royana Factory in Thailand Ayuthaya
• R = Pakistan
• S = Suzuka, Japan
• T = Tochigi, Japan
• V = Philippines
• W = Turkey
• U = Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing, Great Britain
• Z = Sao Paulo Factory, Brasilia

Position 12 -17

Position twelve through seventeen shows the serial number of the car. Often indicates a sequence that helps Acura identify when and where the car came off the assembly line. Acura is allowed to choose any six-digit number they like as this number is not standardized.

Acura Models

Example Acura VIN Number

• JH4KB16698C001905

• 2HNYD28367H538638