Most Lamborghini URUS VINs open with ZPB (the United States, 2022–2026). Position 11, the plant, reads L; a 2026 URUS carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 7 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Lamborghini URUS VIN
Here is a real 2026 Lamborghini URUS VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN ZPBUD6ZLXTLA45013 — 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. |
Lamborghini URUS VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Lamborghini URUS we have on record, from 2022 to 2026, opens with the same three characters, ZPB:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZPB | 2022–2026 | United States | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
Counted from 4 dated Lamborghini URUS VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Lamborghini URUS
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Lamborghini URUS has not yet outlived: its 8 years still map one-to-one. All 8 model years of the Lamborghini URUS, 2019 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 | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Lamborghini URUS VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 62 VINs the Lamborghini URUS uses 8 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | U (77%) · E (18%) · C (5%) | 3 distinct |
| 5 — series | A (60%) · C (18%) · D (13%) · B (10%) | 4 distinct |
| 8 — engine | L (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Lamborghini URUS VIN gets you
Behind a Lamborghini URUS VIN: 4 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 7 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 4 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 16 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 8 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Lamborghini URUS
A Lamborghini URUS VIN normally opens with ZPB; 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 Lamborghini URUS VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 7 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Lamborghini URUS.
What year is my URUS by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 URUS carries T, a 2025 URUS carries S, a 2024 URUS carries R.
Where was my URUS built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 4 dated Lamborghini URUS VINs it reads L 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Lamborghini URUS VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 62 Lamborghini URUS VINs here, U is the most common character in position 4, on 77% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Lamborghini URUS check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with ZPB. 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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