Most Nissan Versa VINs open with 3N1 (Mexico, 2007–2025). Position 11, the plant, shows 8 codes, most often L (93%); a 2026 Versa carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 27 recall campaigns and 2,976 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Nissan Versa VIN
Here is a real 2025 Nissan Versa VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 3N1CN8BV2SL847598 — 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 Versa VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Nissan Versa we have on record, from 2007 to 2025, opens with the same three characters, 3N1:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3N1 | 2007–2025 | Mexico | Passenger Car |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Nissan Versa it is not one number either — assembly moved between 8 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | 2007–2025 | 2,765 | |
| K | 2012–2018 | 169 | |
| C | 2007–2015 | 9 | |
| 1 | 2009–2018 | 6 | |
| 8 | 2012–2014 | 3 | |
| A | 2007–2009 | 3 | |
| U | 2008–2015 | 3 | |
| 4 | 2008–2010 | 3 |
Counted from 2,952 dated Nissan Versa VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Nissan Versa
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Nissan Versa has not yet outlived: its 20 years still map one-to-one. All 20 model years of the Nissan Versa, 2007 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 | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Nissan Versa VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 144 VINs the Nissan Versa uses 7 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (78%) · B (22%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | N (77%) · C (23%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | P (53%) · V (40%) · E (8%) | 3 distinct |
What a decoded Nissan Versa VIN gets you
Behind a Nissan Versa VIN: 2,976 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 27 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 2,976 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 33 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 14 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 20 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Nissan Versa
A Nissan Versa VIN normally opens with 3N1; 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 Versa VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 27 recall campaigns and 2,976 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Nissan Versa.
What year is my Versa by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Versa carries T, a 2025 Versa carries S, a 2024 Versa carries R.
Where was my Versa built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 2,961 dated Nissan Versa VINs it reads L 93%, K 6%, C 0%, 1 0% and 4 rarer codes.
What does position 4 mean on a Nissan Versa VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 144 Nissan Versa VINs here, C is the most common character in position 4, on 78% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Nissan Versa check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with 3N1. 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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