Lancia VIN Decoder & VIN Check — Models, Recalls, Specs, MPG & Safety
“Bellezza che dura”
Lancia Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automaker founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia in Turin, and now a brand within Stellantis. Lancia produced sport sedans, luxury cars and rally champions for most of the 20th century, winning the World Rally Championship 11 times — the most of any manufacturer — including Stratos, 037 and Delta Integrale victories from 1974 to 1992. Fiat acquired Lancia in 1969 and consolidated production over subsequent decades.
The Aurelia (1950), Flaminia (1957), Fulvia (1963) and Stratos (1973) defined Lancia's post-war reputation for engineering innovation and rally success. The Delta HF Integrale (1986-1994) won six consecutive WRC Constructors' Championships from 1987-1992. After decades of decline, Lancia's lineup shrank to a single model — the Ypsilon — sold only in Italy from 2017 onward. The 2024 New Ypsilon revival, built on Stellantis's STLA Small platform and offered as both gasoline hybrid and battery-electric, marks the brand's European expansion under Stellantis.
Lancia's parent Stellantis trades on the NYSE under STLA. Recall data for Lancia vehicles sold in the US during the 1957-1989 period is reported to NHTSA. ForCar.org maintains historical Lancia VIN data.
Lancia at a glance
- Founded
- 1906
- Founder
- Vincenzo Lancia
- Headquarters
- Turin, Italy
- Parent
- Stellantis (NYSE: STLA)
- WRC titles
- 11 (most of any manufacturer)
- Iconic rally car
- Delta Integrale (6 WRC titles)
- Iconic supercar
- Stratos (1974)
- 2024 revival
- New Ypsilon (gas hybrid + EV)
- Basic warranty
- 2 years / unlimited miles
- EV battery warranty
- 8 years / 100,000 miles
Decode any Lancia 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 Lancia dealers use to notify owners of safety recalls.
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Lancia heritage
Vincenzo Lancia, a former Fiat racing driver, founded Lancia & C. on November 27, 1906, in Turin. The 1922 Lambda was the first car with a unitary monocoque body and independent front suspension. The 1937 Aprilia introduced aerodynamic styling and a V4 engine. After Vincenzo Lancia's death in 1937, his son Gianni led the company through the 1950s with the Aurelia (first production V6 engine) and motorsport campaigns. Fiat acquired Lancia in 1969. The Stratos (1974) and Delta Integrale (1986) cemented Lancia's rally legend.
Market position
Lancia's 2024 Stellantis-led revival positions the brand as a premium-mainstream Italian alternative within the European market, with planned expansion to a three-model lineup (Ypsilon, Gamma, new Delta) by 2028. The brand competes with Audi A1, Mini Cooper and DS Automobiles in compact-luxury segments. Lancia's rally heritage informs HF performance variants, marketed for emotional brand identity rather than commercial volume.
New-vehicle warranty
LANCIA VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide
Watch our quick LANCIA VIN decoder walkthrough. Learn how to decode any LANCIA VIN number to get full vehicle history, recall alerts, specifications, fuel economy (MPG), safety ratings, and known problems — completely free on ForCar.org.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Lancia founded and by whom?
Lancia was founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and is headquartered in Turin, Italy.
Where is the VIN on a Lancia 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 Lancia models can ForCar.org decode?
ForCar.org indexes 3 Lancia nameplates. Any 17-character Lancia VIN is decoded against the NHTSA dataset to return trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
What is the Lancia warranty?
Basic: 2 years / unlimited miles (Italy/Europe). Powertrain: 8 years / 100,000 miles (EV battery).
How to check Lancia 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 Lancia Automobiles, the Stellantis brand — not Vincenzo Lancia personally or the Lancia family lineage.
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