Most Hyundai Palisade VINs open with KM8 (South Korea, 2020–2026). Position 11, the plant, reads U; a 2026 Palisade carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 16 recall campaigns and 2,431 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Hyundai Palisade VIN
Here is a real 2027 Hyundai Palisade VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN KM8RN5S22VU144875 — 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 Palisade VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Hyundai Palisade we have on record, from 2020 to 2026, opens with the same three characters, KM8:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM8 | 2020–2026 | South Korea | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
Counted from 2,431 dated Hyundai Palisade VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Hyundai Palisade
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Hyundai Palisade has not yet outlived: its 7 years still map one-to-one. All 7 model years of the Hyundai Palisade, 2020 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Hyundai Palisade VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 185 VINs the Hyundai Palisade uses 10 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | R (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | M (23%) · 5 (15%) · 7 (15%) · 2 (11%) · 4 (11%) · L (6%) | 6 distinct |
| 8 — engine | E (58%) · A (26%) · 2 (15%) | 3 distinct |
What a decoded Hyundai Palisade VIN gets you
Behind a Hyundai Palisade VIN: 2,431 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 16 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 2,431 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 25 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 7 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 7 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Palisade
A Hyundai Palisade VIN normally opens with KM8; 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 Palisade VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 16 recall campaigns and 2,431 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Hyundai Palisade.
What year is my Palisade by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Palisade carries T, a 2025 Palisade carries S, a 2024 Palisade carries R.
Where was my Palisade built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 2,431 dated Hyundai Palisade VINs it reads U 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Hyundai Palisade VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 185 Hyundai Palisade VINs here, R 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 Palisade check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with KM8. 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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