Most Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs open with KMH (South Korea, 2008–2013). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often U (95%); a 2010 Elantra Touring carries A in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 4 recall campaigns and 152 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Hyundai Elantra Touring VIN
Here is a real 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN KMHDB8BE1AUG78473 — 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 Elantra Touring VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is KMH (South Korea, 2008–2013), then 5NP (the United States, 2011–2013):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMH | 2008–2013 | South Korea | Passenger Car | |
| 5NP | 2011–2013 | United States | Passenger Car |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Hyundai Elantra Touring it is not one number either — assembly moved between 2 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U | 2008–2013 | 144 | |
| H | 2011–2013 | 7 |
Counted from 150 dated Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Hyundai Elantra Touring
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years. The Hyundai Elantra Touring was built in 2010 only, which reads A:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | A | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 1 VINs the Hyundai Elantra Touring uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | D (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | B (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | E (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Hyundai Elantra Touring VIN gets you
Behind a Hyundai Elantra Touring VIN: 152 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 152 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 26 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 1 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Elantra Touring
A Hyundai Elantra Touring 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 Elantra Touring VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 4 recall campaigns and 152 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Hyundai Elantra Touring.
Why does my Elantra Touring VIN start differently from another Elantra Touring?
Because the Hyundai Elantra Touring was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs on record we see 2 of them: KMH (2008–2013), 5NP (2011–2013). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my Elantra Touring by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2010 Elantra Touring carries A.
Where was my Elantra Touring built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 152 dated Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs it reads U 95%, H 5%.
What does position 4 mean on a Hyundai Elantra Touring VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 1 Hyundai Elantra Touring VINs here, D 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 Elantra Touring 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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