Most Hyundai Azera VINs open with KMH (South Korea, 2006–2017). Position 11, the plant, reads A; a 2018 Azera carries J in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 12 recall campaigns and 652 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Hyundai Azera VIN
Here is a real 2015 Hyundai Azera VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN KMHFH4JG9FA443008 — 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. |
Hyundai Azera VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Hyundai Azera we have on record, from 2006 to 2017, opens with the same three characters, KMH:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMH | 2006–2017 | South Korea | Passenger Car |
Counted from 648 dated Hyundai Azera VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Hyundai Azera
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Hyundai Azera has not yet outlived: its 13 years still map one-to-one. All 13 model years of the Hyundai Azera, 2006 to 2018, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Hyundai Azera VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 22 VINs the Hyundai Azera uses 13 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | F (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | H (36%) · C (27%) · F (14%) · A (9%) · B (9%) · E (5%) | 6 distinct |
| 8 — engine | B (32%) · G (27%) · E (14%) · F (9%) · D (9%) · N (9%) | 6 distinct |
What a decoded Hyundai Azera VIN gets you
Behind a Hyundai Azera VIN: 652 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 12 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 652 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 22 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 13 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Azera
A Hyundai Azera VIN normally opens with KMH; 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 Hyundai Azera VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 12 recall campaigns and 652 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Hyundai Azera.
What year is my Azera by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2018 Azera carries J, a 2017 Azera carries H, a 2016 Azera carries G.
Where was my Azera built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 652 dated Hyundai Azera VINs it reads A 99%.
What does position 4 mean on a Hyundai Azera VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 22 Hyundai Azera VINs here, F is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Hyundai Azera check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with KMH. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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