A Infiniti QX30 VIN opens with SJK (the United Kingdom). Position 11, the plant, reads A; a 2019 QX30 carries K in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 6 recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Infiniti QX30 VIN
Here is a real 2018 Infiniti QX30 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN SJKCH5CRXJA041645 — 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. |
Where Infiniti QX30 VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 11 Infiniti QX30 VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJK | United Kingdom | — | 11 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Infiniti QX30
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Infiniti QX30 has not yet outlived: its 3 years still map one-to-one. All 3 model years of the Infiniti QX30, 2017 to 2019, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Infiniti QX30 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 11 VINs the Infiniti QX30 uses 4 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | H (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | R (73%) · P (27%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Infiniti QX30 VIN gets you
Behind a Infiniti QX30 VIN: 60 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 60 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 27 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 3 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Infiniti QX30
A Infiniti QX30 VIN normally opens with SJK; 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 Infiniti QX30 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 6 recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Infiniti QX30.
What year is my QX30 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2019 QX30 carries K, a 2018 QX30 carries J, a 2017 QX30 carries H.
Where was my QX30 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 60 dated Infiniti QX30 VINs it reads A 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Infiniti QX30 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 11 Infiniti QX30 VINs here, C is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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