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NHTSA VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specs Scraper

NHTSA VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specs Scraper

Decode any vehicle VIN into full specifications using the official US NHTSA vPIC database. Get make, model, year, trim, body class, engine, cylinders, horsepower, fuel type and plant. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.

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NHTSA VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specs Scraper

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

📥 Input · 📤 Output · 💰 Pricing · ▶️ Examples

Apify Coverage Maintained Output

Up to 70 fields
per VIN
United States
vPIC database
JSON / CSV / Excel
output formats

Who is it for

Use caseWho benefits
Enrich vehicle listings with full specs from the VIN aloneUsed-car marketplaces and dealers
Validate VINs and standardize vehicle data in bulkInsurance and lending platforms
Build a clean vehicle specification dataset for analyticsAutomotive data and research teams
Auto-fill make, model, year and engine in intake formsRepair shops and inspection apps
Verify fleet vehicle details against the official catalogFleet 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.