Free Infiniti VIN Decoder
Infiniti VIN Decoder & Lookup Tool
A Infiniti VIN decoder translates the 17-character VIN into the vehicle's factory identity — year, model, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, body style, and assembly plant — using the official NHTSA vPIC database. CarWhere's Infiniti decoder is free with no account, and pairs every decode with verified buyer transaction prices for the same Infiniti, so you see both what the vehicle is and what people actually paid for it.
Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Last updated 2026-06-11
Try a sample: JN1BV7AR3FM123456Sample 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 built at Tochigi, Japan.
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About Infiniti
Infiniti is the luxury division of Nissan, launched in 1989 as a competitor to Lexus and Acura. Infiniti VINs almost universally begin with JN — the brand maintains tighter Japan-centric production than its parent Nissan. The QX60 and certain QX50 trims were built at Aguascalientes, Mexico under the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which is why some Infiniti VINs from 2017-2022 begin with 3N1.
What a Infiniti VIN Tells You
Every Infiniti VIN encodes 13 distinct vehicle attributes. Our decoder surfaces the ones that matter most for identifying, valuing, and researching a specific Infiniti:
Year
Model year — encoded in character 10 of the VIN
Model & Trim
Specific Infiniti model line and trim level
Engine
Displacement, cylinder count, and fuel type
Transmission
Automatic, manual, CVT, or DCT — and gear count
Drive Type
AWD, FWD, RWD, or 4WD configuration
Body Style
Sedan, SUV, truck, hatchback, coupe, convertible
Plant
Where this specific Infiniti was assembled
Country
Country of origin — derived from the WMI prefix
How a Infiniti VIN Is Structured
All modern Infiniti VINs follow ISO 3779 — the international 17-character VIN standard adopted in 1981. The 17 characters break into four fixed sections:
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
For Infiniti, the WMI is typically JNK, JNX, JN1, 3N1. JNK, JNX, and JN1 identify Infiniti vehicles built in Japan at Tochigi or Kyushu. 3N1 identifies certain Mexico-built Infiniti models (formerly QX30, certain QX50 production runs).
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Encodes the Infiniti model line, body style, restraint system, and engine. Position 8 specifically identifies the engine — the most ambiguous character because the same digit can mean different engines on different Infiniti models.
Check Digit
A mathematical checksum derived from the other 16 characters. If a Infiniti VIN doesn't pass the check-digit test, it's either a typo or a forgery.
Model Year
A single character encoding the model year. Examples on a Infiniti: L = 2020, M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026.
Plant Code
Identifies the specific Infiniti assembly plant. Infiniti operates plants in Tochigi, Japan, Kyushu, Japan, Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Sequential Production Number
The unique six-character serial number for that specific Infiniti unit. Two Infiniti vehicles with the same year, model, trim, and plant will differ only in this final segment.
Popular Infiniti Models
The most common Infiniti models by U.S. sales volume. Click any model to see verified buyer transactions and current pricing on CarWhere.
Where Infiniti Vehicles Are Built
The 11th character of a Infiniti VIN identifies the assembly plant. Infiniti operates the following facilities that supply U.S.-market vehicles:
- •Tochigi, Japan
- •Kyushu, Japan
- •Aguascalientes, Mexico
How to Decode a Infiniti VIN
Find the VIN on your Infiniti
Locate the 17-character VIN on the lower driver's-side corner of the windshield, the driver's door jamb, your registration, or your insurance card.
Enter the VIN
Type or paste the 17-character VIN into the decoder above. We strip spaces and dashes automatically and convert lowercase letters to uppercase. The tool rejects VINs containing I, O, or Q.
Decode instantly
Click "Decode VIN." Our server queries the NHTSA vPIC database and returns the full vehicle specification in under a second.
See what buyers paid for the same Infiniti
If we have verified buyer transactions for the decoded year/make/model, we surface the average selling price, average discount off MSRP, and total verified deal count — and link you to the full Infiniti model page.
Infiniti VIN year chart (10th character)
The 10th character of every Infiniti VIN encodes the model year under the federal VIN standard. Letters I, O, Q, U, and Z are never used; the cycle repeats every 30 years (so "A" means 2010 on modern vehicles, 1980 on classics).
Sources and limitations
CarWhere's Infiniti VIN decoder uses NHTSA vPIC, the U.S. government VIN-decoding platform built from manufacturer-submitted vehicle data (model years 1981 and newer). Recall status for a specific VIN can be confirmed at the official NHTSA recall lookup. Decode results may be limited for non-US-market vehicles, gray-market imports, or VIN patterns with incomplete manufacturer submissions. A VIN decode does not show accident, title, lien, mileage, or theft history.
Official Infiniti source
Official per-VIN recall and warranty records. INFINITI Owners portal →
Infiniti VIN Decoder FAQ
What does a Infiniti VIN decoder tell you?
A Infiniti VIN decoder reveals the model year, model name, trim level, engine type and displacement, transmission, drive type, body style, and assembly plant of any Infiniti vehicle. It uses NHTSA vPIC, the public VIN-decoding platform built from manufacturer-submitted data (model year 1981-forward); decode fields vary by model year and manufacturer submission. It does not show accident or ownership history.
What does a Infiniti VIN start with?
Infiniti VINs typically start with JNK, JNX, JN1, 3N1. JNK, JNX, and JN1 identify Infiniti vehicles built in Japan at Tochigi or Kyushu. 3N1 identifies certain Mexico-built Infiniti models (formerly QX30, certain QX50 production runs).
Where is the VIN on a Infiniti?
The easiest place to find the VIN on a Infiniti is the lower corner of the windshield on the driver's side dashboard, visible from outside the vehicle. It's also printed on the driver's door jamb sticker, the vehicle title, the registration card, and the insurance card. On older models the VIN may be stamped on the engine block or firewall.
How many characters is a Infiniti VIN?
Every Infiniti VIN is exactly 17 characters — a mix of letters and numbers. Like all modern VINs, Infiniti VINs never contain the letters I, O, or Q to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9. A Infiniti VIN with fewer or more than 17 characters is either a partial reference or an error.
Is the Infiniti VIN decoder really free?
Yes. CarWhere's Infiniti VIN decoder is completely free with no signup, account, or credit card required. We use the NHTSA vPIC API — the official U.S. government VIN database that every U.S.-market Infiniti is filed against. We additionally cross-reference the decoded year, make, and model against verified buyer transactions in our deal database.
Where are Infiniti vehicles built?
Infiniti operates assembly plants in Tochigi, Japan, Kyushu, Japan, Aguascalientes, Mexico. The 11th character of a Infiniti VIN identifies the specific plant of manufacture, while the first three characters (the World Manufacturer Identifier) identify the country.
Can I check Infiniti recalls by VIN?
Yes — once you decode a Infiniti VIN here, you can cross-reference open recalls at the official NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Infiniti also operates an owner portal where logged-in owners can view recall status and schedule free repairs at any authorized Infiniti dealer.
Does a Infiniti VIN reveal accident history?
No. A VIN decode reveals factory specifications only — make, model, trim, engine, plant. To check accident history, salvage titles, or odometer rollback on a Infiniti, you need a vehicle history report from Carfax or AutoCheck, both of which use the VIN as the lookup key but pull from insurance and DMV records.
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