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VIN Information





VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number is on the top of the instrument panel, on the radiator support panel, and on the driver's door post.

VIN Label Identification:





VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number consists of 17 digits.

Position Code/Meaning

1-3.W.I.C. (World Manufacturer's Identifier)

KMH : Hyundai Motor Company's Passenger car
2HM : Bromont Assembly Plant, Canada

4. Line and drive type

A : Sonata RHD drive vehicle
B : Sonata LHD drive vehicle

5. Body type

F : 4 Door sedan

6. Series (Body style and version)

1 : Standard
2 : Deluxe
3 : Super deluxe

7. Restraint system (Front seat)

0 : None seat belt
1 : Active system
2 : Passive system

8. Engine type

F : 1997 cc
T : 2972 cc V6

9. Check digit

10. Product year

N - 1992
P - 1993
R - 1994

11. Plant code

U : Ulsan plant
B : Bromont plant

12-17. Vehicle production sequence number

000001-999999