Most Hyundai Scoupe VINs open with KMH (South Korea, 1991–1995). Position 11, the plant, reads U; a 1995 Scoupe carries S in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 0 recall campaigns and 48 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Hyundai Scoupe VIN
Every Hyundai Scoupe VIN follows the same 17-character layout:
| 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 Scoupe VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Hyundai Scoupe we have on record, from 1991 to 1995, opens with the same three characters, KMH:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMH | 1991–1995 | South Korea | Passenger Car |
Counted from 47 dated Hyundai Scoupe VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Hyundai Scoupe
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Hyundai Scoupe has not yet outlived: its 5 years still map one-to-one. All 5 model years of the Hyundai Scoupe, 1991 to 1995, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | S | — |
| 1994 | R | — |
| 1993 | P | — |
| 1992 | N | — |
| 1991 | M | — |
What a decoded Hyundai Scoupe VIN gets you
Behind a Hyundai Scoupe VIN: 48 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 48 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 26 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 5 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Scoupe
Four places on a Hyundai Scoupe carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.
| 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 Scoupe VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls and 48 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Hyundai Scoupe.
What year is my Scoupe by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 1995 Scoupe carries S, a 1994 Scoupe carries R, a 1993 Scoupe carries P.
Where was my Scoupe built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 48 dated Hyundai Scoupe VINs it reads U 96%.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Hyundai Scoupe 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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