A Buick Regal TourX VIN opens with W04 (Germany). Position 11, the plant, reads 1; a 2020 Regal TourX carries L in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 0 recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Buick Regal TourX VIN
Here is a real 2019 Buick Regal TourX VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN W04GV8SX6K1043404 — 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 Buick Regal TourX VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 13 Buick Regal TourX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W04 | Germany | — | 13 |
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 Buick Regal TourX
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Buick Regal TourX has not yet outlived: its 3 years still map one-to-one. All 3 model years of the Buick Regal TourX, 2018 to 2020, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Buick Regal TourX VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 13 VINs the Buick Regal TourX uses 4 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | G (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | V (69%) · U (31%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | X (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Buick Regal TourX VIN gets you
Behind a Buick Regal TourX VIN: 17 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 17 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 24 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 3 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Buick Regal TourX
A Buick Regal TourX VIN normally opens with W04; 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 Buick Regal TourX VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls and 17 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Buick Regal TourX.
What year is my Regal TourX by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2020 Regal TourX carries L, a 2019 Regal TourX carries K, a 2018 Regal TourX carries J.
Where was my Regal TourX built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 17 dated Buick Regal TourX VINs it reads 1 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Buick Regal TourX VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 13 Buick Regal TourX VINs here, G is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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