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.
- 21,548
- Canadian recall records on file
- 2
- federal safety agencies checked
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- free, every lookup
01 / HOW IT WORKS
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Decode
Your VIN is decoded against the U.S. government's vPIC vehicle database — make, model, year, engine, plant, and more.
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Check Canada
We match your vehicle against Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database, updated monthly under the Open Government Licence.
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Check U.S.
We also query the U.S. NHTSA recall campaigns for the same make, model, and year — cross-border coverage in one lookup.
02 / 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.
03 / 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.