Most Hyundai Veracruz VINs open with KM8 (South Korea, 2007–2012). Position 11, the plant, reads U; a 2013 Veracruz carries D in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 9 recall campaigns and 614 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Hyundai Veracruz VIN
Here is a real 2011 Hyundai Veracruz VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN KM8NUDCC2BU166776 — 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 Veracruz VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Hyundai Veracruz VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is KM8 (South Korea, 2007–2012), then KMH (South Korea, 2007–2008):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM8 | 2007–2012 | South Korea | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| KMH | 2007–2008 | South Korea | Passenger Car |
Counted from 609 dated Hyundai Veracruz VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Hyundai Veracruz
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Hyundai Veracruz has not yet outlived: its 7 years still map one-to-one. All 7 model years of the Hyundai Veracruz, 2007 to 2013, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Hyundai Veracruz VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 2 VINs the Hyundai Veracruz uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | N (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | U (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Hyundai Veracruz VIN gets you
Behind a Hyundai Veracruz VIN: 614 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 9 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 614 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 19 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 7 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Veracruz
A Hyundai Veracruz 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 Veracruz VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 9 recall campaigns and 614 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Hyundai Veracruz.
Why does my Veracruz VIN start differently from another Veracruz?
Because the Hyundai Veracruz was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Hyundai Veracruz VINs on record we see 2 of them: KM8 (2007–2012), KMH (2007–2008). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my Veracruz by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2013 Veracruz carries D, a 2012 Veracruz carries C, a 2011 Veracruz carries B.
Where was my Veracruz built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 614 dated Hyundai Veracruz VINs it reads U 99%.
What does position 4 mean on a Hyundai Veracruz VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 2 Hyundai Veracruz VINs here, N 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 Veracruz 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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