Dongfeng VIN Decoder & VIN Check — Models, Recalls, Specs, MPG & Safety
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Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) is a Chinese state-owned automaker headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei. Founded in 1969 as Second Automobile Works (2AW) by China's Ministry of Machinery Industry, the company adopted the Dongfeng (literally East Wind) name in 1992 and is one of China's Big Four state-owned automakers (alongside SAIC, FAW and Chang'an).
Dongfeng operates passenger vehicle joint ventures with Honda (Dongfeng Honda), Nissan (Dongfeng Nissan), Citroën/Stellantis (Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën), Renault (formerly), and Mercedes-Benz (formerly). The Dongfeng-branded passenger lineup includes the Aeolus AX7, Voyah Free luxury electric SUV (Voyah is Dongfeng's premium EV sub-brand), and the eπ EV brand. Dongfeng is also a major manufacturer of commercial trucks under the Dongfeng Trucks brand and military vehicles for the People's Liberation Army.
Dongfeng Motor Group trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under 0489. Dongfeng does not currently sell vehicles in the US passenger market. Historical Dongfeng VIN data may be referenced through ForCar.org for niche imports.
Dongfeng at a glance
- Founded
- 1969 (as 2AW)
- Renamed Dongfeng
- 1992
- Headquarters
- Wuhan, China
- Stock ticker
- HK: 0489
- Status
- State-owned (China Big Four)
- JV partners
- Honda, Nissan, Stellantis (Citroën)
- Premium EV
- Voyah (Free, Dreamer)
- Mainstream EV
- eπ
- Basic warranty
- 3 years / 100,000 km
- EV battery warranty
- 8 years / 150,000 km
Decode any Dongfeng VIN
Enter a 17-character VIN below to retrieve the trim, factory options, original window-sticker MSRP and any open NHTSA recall affecting that specific vehicle. ForCar.org pulls the same dataset that Dongfeng dealers use to notify owners of safety recalls.
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Signature Dongfeng technology
Dongfeng heritage
Second Automobile Works was established by the Chinese government in 1969 in Hubei as a backup to First Automobile Works (FAW) in case of war or disaster affecting Manchurian production. The Wuhan plant began production in 1975 with the Dongfeng EQ140 medium-duty truck. The company adopted the Dongfeng name in 1992 — Dongfeng (东风) means East Wind in Chinese and references a Mao Zedong slogan from the Great Leap Forward era. Joint ventures with Honda (1998), Nissan (2003) and Citroën (1992) accelerated passenger-car capabilities.
Market position
Dongfeng competes globally in commercial trucks, military vehicles and (primarily through joint ventures) Chinese passenger vehicles. The Dongfeng-branded passenger lineup is increasingly EV-focused with Voyah luxury and eπ mainstream sub-brands. Dongfeng's lack of US passenger vehicle presence reflects political tariffs and trade restrictions on Chinese-built passenger vehicles. Historical Mengshi (premium off-road) and military Dongfeng Trucks have niche US presence through specialty importers.
New-vehicle warranty
DONGFENG VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide
Watch our quick DONGFENG VIN decoder walkthrough. Learn how to decode any DONGFENG VIN number to get full vehicle history, recall alerts, specifications, fuel economy (MPG), safety ratings, and known problems — completely free on ForCar.org.
All Dongfeng models (3)
Frequently asked questions
When was Dongfeng founded and by whom?
Dongfeng was founded in 1969 by Chinese Ministry of Machinery Industry and is headquartered in Wuhan, China.
Where is the VIN on a Dongfeng vehicle?
The 17-character VIN appears in four standard locations: dashboard at the windshield base (driver side), driver-side door jamb sticker, the engine bay (firewall or engine block stamping), and the vehicle's title, registration and insurance documents.
How many Dongfeng models can ForCar.org decode?
ForCar.org indexes 3 Dongfeng nameplates. Any 17-character Dongfeng VIN is decoded against the NHTSA dataset to return trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
What is the Dongfeng warranty?
Basic: 3 years / 100,000 km (China standard). Powertrain: 8 years / 150,000 km (EV battery).
How to check Dongfeng recalls by VIN?
Enter your VIN in the decoder above. ForCar.org queries NHTSA's open-recall dataset for that specific VIN and returns any safety recalls or Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that affect your vehicle.
Disambiguation: This page covers Dongfeng Motor Corporation (the state-owned automaker) — not Dongfeng Trucks specifically (a subsidiary brand), Dongfeng Aerospace (a separate state-owned aerospace company) or any unrelated dongfeng trademarks.
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