000 / DECODE — FREE VIN INTELLIGENCE
Decode any VIN.
Check recalls in both countries.
Paste a 17-character VIN to get full vehicle specifications plus open safety recalls from Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA — in one result, free.
Where do I find my VIN?
On the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, your vehicle registration, or your insurance card.
- 27,299
- vehicles covered, Canada + U.S.
- 2
- federal safety agencies checked
- 100%
- free, every lookup
01 / HOW IT WORKS
01
Decode
Your VIN is decoded against the U.S. government's vPIC vehicle database — make, model, year, engine, plant, and more.
02
Check U.S.
We match your vehicle against NHTSA's recall campaigns for the same make, model, and model year — the U.S. federal safety record.
03
Check Canada
We also check Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database, updated monthly under the Open Government Licence — cross-border coverage in one lookup.
02 / RECALLS BY MAKE, MODEL & YEAR
Check recalls by make, model and year
No VIN handy? Look a vehicle up by name. Every page lists the open Transport Canada and U.S. NHTSA recall campaigns for that exact make, model and model year — components, risks and remedies.
- 2022 Ford Maverick31 recalls
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter30 recalls
- 2022 Ford F-15028 recalls
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class27 recalls
- 2020 Ford Explorer26 recalls
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator25 recalls
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair25 recalls
- 2021 Ford Bronco23 recalls
- 2020 Ford Escape23 recalls
- 2019 RAM 150021 recalls
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class20 recalls
- 2019 Honda Odyssey19 recalls
03 / DATA SOURCES
Built on official data
Every field comes from public government sources: NHTSA vPIC and recall campaigns (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database. No scraped data, no guesses.
04 / COMMON QUESTIONS
01Is this a vehicle history report?
No. A VIN decode tells you what a vehicle is — its factory specifications and open safety recalls. It cannot tell you about accidents, title status, or odometer readings. For that you need a paid history report from a licensed provider.
02Does it work for any country?
Full specifications are available for vehicles built for the U.S. and Canadian markets. For other vehicles, we can usually still identify the manufacturer and country of origin from the VIN's WMI prefix.
03Why does my recall list differ between countries?
Manufacturers file recalls separately with Transport Canada and NHTSA. Campaigns, timing, and affected ranges can differ — that's exactly why we show both.
04Is my exact vehicle affected by a listed recall?
Recalls are matched by make, model, and model year, but many recalls only affect specific VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN.