Most Nissan NV200 VINs open with 3N6 (Mexico, 2013–2019), 1N6 (the United States, 2013–2018) or 5BZ (the United States, 2013–2019). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often K (70%); a 2026 NV200 carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 6 recall campaigns and 92 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Nissan NV200 VIN
Here is a real 2021 Nissan NV200 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 3N6CM0KN4MK701002 — 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. |
Nissan NV200 VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Nissan NV200 VINs on record carry 4 different prefixes. The main one is 3N6 (Mexico, 2013–2019), then 1N6 (the United States, 2013–2018):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3N6 | 2013–2019 | Mexico | Truck | |
| 1N6 | 2013–2018 | United States | Truck | |
| 5BZ | 2013–2019 | United States | Bus | |
| 3N8 | 2014–2014 | Mexico | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Nissan NV200 it is not one number either — assembly moved between 2 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | 2013–2019 | 64 | |
| N | 2013–2019 | 28 |
Counted from 92 dated Nissan NV200 VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Nissan NV200
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Nissan NV200 has not yet outlived: its 14 years still map one-to-one. All 14 model years of the Nissan NV200, 2013 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 | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Nissan NV200 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 9 VINs the Nissan NV200 uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | M (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | N (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Nissan NV200 VIN gets you
Behind a Nissan NV200 VIN: 92 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 92 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 25 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 14 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Nissan NV200
A Nissan NV200 VIN normally opens with 3N6; 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 Nissan NV200 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 6 recall campaigns and 92 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Nissan NV200.
Why does my NV200 VIN start differently from another NV200?
Because the Nissan NV200 was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Nissan NV200 VINs on record we see 4 of them: 3N6 (2013–2019), 1N6 (2013–2018), 5BZ (2013–2019), 3N8 (2014–2014). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my NV200 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 NV200 carries T, a 2025 NV200 carries S, a 2024 NV200 carries R.
Where was my NV200 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 92 dated Nissan NV200 VINs it reads K 70%, N 30%.
What does position 4 mean on a Nissan NV200 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 9 Nissan NV200 VINs here, C 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 Nissan NV200 check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 3N6, 1N6 or 5BZ. 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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