junoVIN

What is a VIN?

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the unique 17-character code carried by every road vehicle built since 1981. It encodes the country of origin, manufacturer, vehicle attributes, the model year, the assembly plant, and a serial number; North American-market VINs also carry a check digit in position 9.

How do I decode a VIN for free?

Enter the 17-character VIN above, or tap the camera button to scan it from a photo. junoVIN instantly returns the make, model, year, engine and factory specs, open NHTSA safety recalls, NCAP crash-test ratings, EPA fuel economy, and owner sentiment — free, with no account.

Can I check a VIN by photo?

Yes. Tap the camera button to scan a VIN with your phone camera or webcam. An on-screen guide helps you line up the VIN and junoVIN captures it automatically — the moment it reads a valid 17-character VIN it fills it in and decodes the vehicle, no tapping required.

How do I check used-car recalls before buying?

Enter the VIN. Open NHTSA safety recalls are pulled in real time, including each NHTSA campaign number. You can share a public Risk Profile URL with anyone considering the vehicle, and subscribe to free email alerts when new recalls are issued for that VIN.

Can I compare two VINs side by side?

Yes. Decode two or more VINs at once and junoVIN builds a side-by-side comparison of age, body, engine, drivetrain, fuel economy, recalls, complaints, safety rating, driver-assist features and towing capacity — shading the rows that differ and marking which vehicle is stronger on each measure.