Infiniti VIN Decoder & VIN Check — Models, Recalls, Specs, MPG & Safety
“Empower the Drive”
INFINITI is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan, headquartered in Yokohama and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary. Launched in the United States on November 8, 1989 (the same calendar year as Lexus), INFINITI was conceived to compete with German and other Japanese luxury brands in North America.
The original 1990 Q45 paired a 4.5-liter V8 with active suspension and zero-emblem grille styling — a reference to the brand's minimalist Japanese-influenced design philosophy. The brand has historically run behind Lexus and Acura in US luxury sales but has competed in product engineering — INFINITI's 2018 VC-Turbo Variable Compression engine was the first production powertrain with on-the-fly compression-ratio change. The current US lineup centers on the QX60, QX55 and QX80 SUVs and the Q50 sedan.
INFINITI's parent Nissan trades on OTC US markets as NSANY. Recall data for every INFINITI VIN is reported to NHTSA, and EPA fuel-economy ratings, IIHS scores and J.D. Power studies provide independent benchmarks. ForCar.org decodes any INFINITI VIN to surface trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
Infiniti at a glance
- Founded
- 1989 (US launch Nov 8)
- Parent
- Nissan Motor Co. (OTC: NSANY)
- Headquarters
- Yokohama, Japan
- Launch model
- Q45 (V8 sport sedan)
- Innovation
- VC-Turbo (first variable compression engine)
- Iconic model
- G35 / G37 (BMW 3-Series rival)
- Naming convention
- Q sedans, QX SUVs (since 2013)
- Driver assistance
- ProPILOT Assist 2.0
- Basic warranty
- 4 years / 60,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty
- 6 years / 70,000 miles
Decode any Infiniti 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 Infiniti dealers use to notify owners of safety recalls.
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Infiniti heritage
Nissan launched INFINITI in November 1989 with two models: the Q45 V8 sport sedan and the M30 coupe and convertible. The 1989 advertising campaign — natural landscapes with no vehicles shown — became a case study in zen marketing. The 2003 G35, a rear-drive sport sedan benchmarking BMW 3-Series, established INFINITI as a credible enthusiast brand. The G37 Sedan and Coupe carried the formula until 2013 when INFINITI rebranded its model nomenclature to Q (cars) and QX (SUVs).
Market position
INFINITI competes in the US, Canadian, Middle Eastern and select Asian luxury segments against Lexus, Acura, Cadillac, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Sales volumes have declined sharply since 2017 as the brand has narrowed its lineup to focus on SUVs. INFINITI's 2025 product cycle promises full electrification, including the QX Inspiration concept that previews a battery-electric crossover.
New-vehicle warranty
INFINITI VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide
Watch our quick INFINITI VIN decoder walkthrough. Learn how to decode any INFINITI VIN number to get full vehicle history, recall alerts, specifications, fuel economy (MPG), safety ratings, and known problems — completely free on ForCar.org.
All Infiniti models (33)
Frequently asked questions
When was Infiniti founded and by whom?
Infiniti was founded in 1989 by Nissan Motor Corporation and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.
Where is the VIN on a Infiniti 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 Infiniti models can ForCar.org decode?
ForCar.org indexes 33 Infiniti nameplates. Any 17-character Infiniti VIN is decoded against the NHTSA dataset to return trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
What is the Infiniti warranty?
Basic: 4 years / 60,000 miles. Powertrain: 6 years / 70,000 miles.
How to check Infiniti 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 INFINITI, the Nissan luxury division — not the mathematical infinity symbol or any Infiniti-branded products outside Nissan.
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