NHTSA VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specs Scraper

Decode any vehicle VIN into full specifications using the official US NHTSA vPIC database, with up to 70 populated fields per vehicle including ADAS safety equipment

Up to 70 fields per VIN

United States vPIC database

JSON / CSV / Excel output formats

What you get

Each record is one decoded Vehicle Identification Number from the NHTSA vPIC database, the official US product information catalog that every manufacturer reports to. Paste a list of VINs and the actor returns the make, model, year and a full set of specifications for each one. Only fields that the database actually has for a given vehicle are included, so empty placeholder values never appear in your output.

• vin: the Vehicle Identification Number that was decoded
• make: vehicle make, for example HONDA or FORD
• makeId: NHTSA numeric make identifier
• model: vehicle model, for example Accord or Mustang
• modelId: NHTSA numeric model identifier
• modelYear: model year derived from the VIN
• trim: trim level, for example EX-V6 or xDrive35i
• trim2: secondary trim descriptor when reported
• series: vehicle series or sub-model when available
• series2: secondary series descriptor when reported
• bodyClass: body style, for example Coupe or Sport Utility Vehicle
• vehicleType: broad type such as PASSENGER CAR or MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
• basePrice: manufacturer base price in US dollars when reported
• doors: number of doors
• seats: total number of seats
• seatRows: number of seat rows
• axles: number of axles
• wheels: number of wheels
• wheelBaseShort: short wheelbase in inches
• wheelBaseLong: long wheelbase in inches when reported
• wheelSizeFront: front wheel diameter in inches
• wheelSizeRear: rear wheel diameter in inches
• trackWidth: track width when reported
• topSpeedMPH: top speed in miles per hour when reported
• engineCylinders: number of engine cylinders
• displacementL: engine displacement in liters
• displacementCC: engine displacement in cubic centimeters
• displacementCI: engine displacement in cubic inches
• engineConfiguration: cylinder layout, for example V-Shaped or In-Line
• engineCycles: number of engine cycles
• engineHP: engine horsepower
• engineKW: engine power in kilowatts when reported
• engineModel: manufacturer engine model code
• engineManufacturer: engine manufacturer name
• coolingType: engine cooling type when reported
• turbo: whether the engine is turbocharged
• valveTrainDesign: valvetrain design such as SOHC or DOHC
• otherEngineInfo: free-text engine notes from the manufacturer
• fuelTypePrimary: primary fuel type, for example Gasoline or Diesel
• fuelTypeSecondary: secondary fuel type for flex or hybrid vehicles
• electrificationLevel: hybrid or electric classification when applicable
• driveType: drivetrain, for example AWD/All-Wheel Drive
• transmissionStyle: transmission type such as Automatic or Manual
• transmissionSpeeds: number of transmission speeds
• steeringLocation: left or right hand drive
• gvwr: gross vehicle weight rating class
• gvwrTo: upper gross vehicle weight rating class
• brakeSystemType: brake system type when reported
• abs: anti-lock braking system availability
• tpms: tire pressure monitoring system type
• seatBeltsAll: seat belt type
• pretensioner: seat belt pretensioner availability
• airBagLocFront: front airbag locations
• airBagLocSide: side airbag locations
• airBagLocCurtain: curtain airbag locations
• airBagLocKnee: knee airbag locations
• otherRestraintSystemInfo: free-text restraint notes from the manufacturer
• esc: electronic stability control availability
• tractionControl: traction control availability
• forwardCollisionWarning: forward collision warning availability
• crashImminentBraking: crash imminent braking availability
• dynamicBrakeSupport: dynamic brake support availability
• pedestrianAutomaticEmergencyBraking: pedestrian automatic emergency braking availability
• blindSpotMon: blind spot monitoring availability
• blindSpotIntervention: blind spot intervention availability
• laneDepartureWarning: lane departure warning availability
• laneKeepSystem: lane keeping assist availability
• laneCenteringAssistance: lane centering assistance availability
• adaptiveCruiseControl: adaptive cruise control availability
• rearCrossTrafficAlert: rear cross traffic alert availability
• rearVisibilitySystem: backup camera availability
• parkAssist: parking assist availability
• autoReverseSystem: automatic reverse system for windows or sunroof
• autoPedestrianAlertingSound: pedestrian alerting sound for quiet vehicles
• daytimeRunningLight: daytime running light availability
• lowerBeamHeadlampLightSource: low beam headlamp light source such as LED
• semiautoHeadlampBeamSwitching: automatic high beam switching availability
• adaptiveHeadlights: adaptive headlight availability when reported
• keylessIgnition: keyless ignition availability
• eventDataRecorder: event data recorder availability
• manufacturer: full manufacturer name
• manufacturerId: NHTSA numeric manufacturer identifier
• plantCity: assembly plant city
• plantState: assembly plant state
• plantCountry: assembly plant country
• plantCompanyName: assembly plant company name when reported
• destinationMarket: intended destination market when reported
• note: NHTSA decode note for the vehicle when present
• vehicleDescriptor: the VIN descriptor pattern NHTSA uses
• errorCode: NHTSA decode status code, 0 means a clean decode
• errorText: human-readable decode status message
• observedAt: when this record was collected by the scraper

Who is it for

Use case	Who benefits
Enrich vehicle listings with full specs from the VIN alone	Used-car marketplaces and dealers
Validate VINs and standardize vehicle data in bulk	Insurance and lending platforms
Build a clean vehicle specification dataset for analytics	Automotive data and research teams
Auto-fill make, model, year and engine in intake forms	Repair shops and inspection apps
Verify fleet vehicle details against the official catalog	Fleet and logistics operators

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of VIN can I decode?
Full 17-character VINs return the most complete specifications. Partial VINs also work if you replace the unknown characters with an asterisk, for example 5UXWX7C5*BA, which is useful when you only have the standardized part of the VIN.

Does it work for older vehicles?
Yes. The vPIC database covers vehicles across many model years, and the model year is derived from the VIN itself. For partial or wildcard VINs where the year cannot be read from the VIN, you can supply a Model Year hint to improve accuracy.

Why do different vehicles return a different set of fields?
The actor only includes fields the database actually has data for on each specific vehicle. A simple sedan and a fully optioned SUV will not carry the same fields, so empty values are dropped instead of filling your output with blank columns.

Can I decode many VINs in one run?
Yes. Paste your full list of VINs, one per line, and the actor decodes each one and returns a single dataset. Use Max Items to cap how many are processed if you only need a sample.

How do I know a VIN decoded correctly?
Every record carries errorCode and errorText. A code of 0 means the VIN decoded clean. Other codes flag issues such as an incomplete VIN or characters the manufacturer did not submit, so you can filter on them.

Example use cases

Ready-to-run example tasks, each preconfigured for a common scenario. Open one and press run, or use it as a template:

• BMW X5 VIN Decoder: Decode a BMW X5 VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Chevrolet Corvette VIN Decoder: Decode a Chevrolet Corvette VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Dodge Ram 1500 VIN Decoder: Decode a Dodge Ram 1500 VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Ford F-150 VIN Decoder: Decode a Ford F-150 VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Honda Accord VIN Decoder: Decode a Honda Accord VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Jeep Wrangler VIN Decoder: Decode a Jeep Wrangler VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Nissan Altima VIN Decoder: Decode a Nissan Altima VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Tesla Model 3 VIN Decoder: Decode a Tesla Model 3 VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Toyota Camry VIN Decoder: Decode a Toyota Camry VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.
• Volkswagen Jetta VIN Decoder: Decode a Volkswagen Jetta VIN against the official NHTSA vPIC database for make, model, year, engine, plant and specs.

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This actor is an independent tool and has no affiliation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the US Department of Transportation. It accesses only the vPIC vehicle product data that NHTSA publishes as a public record. Use this data lawfully and responsibly and respect the NHTSA terms of use.