A Acura TSX VIN opens with JH4 (Japan). Position 11, the plant, reads C; a 2014 TSX carries E in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 13 recall campaigns and 580 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Acura TSX VIN
Here is a real 2014 Acura TSX VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN JH4CW2H62EC000084 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Acura TSX VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 43 Acura TSX VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JH4 | Japan | — | 43 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Acura TSX
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Acura TSX has not yet outlived: its 11 years still map one-to-one. All 11 model years of the Acura TSX, 2004 to 2014, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
| 2004 | 4 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Acura TSX VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 43 VINs the Acura TSX uses 8 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | U (63%) · L (26%) · W (12%) | 3 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 6 (63%) · 8 (26%) · 4 (9%) · 9 (2%) | 4 distinct |
What a decoded Acura TSX VIN gets you
Behind a Acura TSX VIN: 580 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 13 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 580 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 23 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 11 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Acura TSX
A Acura TSX VIN normally opens with JH4; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Acura TSX VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 13 recall campaigns and 580 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Acura TSX.
What year is my TSX by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2014 TSX carries E, a 2013 TSX carries D, a 2012 TSX carries C.
Where was my TSX built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 580 dated Acura TSX VINs it reads C 99%.
What does position 4 mean on a Acura TSX VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 43 Acura TSX VINs here, C is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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