Honda NSX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Honda NSX to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

02

Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

03

Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Honda NSX

The free VIN decoder reads the 17 characters of a model Honda NSX VIN and shows who made the car, which model year it carries and in which country it was manufactured. For the car Honda NSX we list the production years 1990 - 2022, 3 versions in total, the body styles Coupe and a power figure of 507 hp. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

The code only describes how the car was built. Whether it was in a crash, was reported stolen, how far it has driven or how many owners it had is shown in a paid vehicle history report. On a model Honda NSX you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Honda NSX versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Honda NSX I Coupe1990 - 2002Coupe256 - 280 hp
Honda NSX I Coupe (facelift 2002)2002 - 2005Coupe256 - 280 hp
Honda NSX II Coupe2016 - 2022Coupe507 hp

Model year characters for the Honda NSX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Honda NSX, with model years 1990 - 2022 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1999X
  • 2000Y
  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N

What the VIN reveals about a Honda NSX

  • The manufacturer and brand (Honda)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Honda NSX

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Honda NSX VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Honda NSX built?

Our data lists model years 1990 - 2022 across 3 versions of the Honda NSX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Honda NSX?

It is the 10th character. For the Honda NSX the characters to expect are X (1999), Y (2000), 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022).

How many versions of the Honda NSX are in your data?

3 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 507 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Honda NSX?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Can I see the mileage of a car Honda NSX by decoding the VIN?

No, mileage is not encoded in a VIN. The decoder cannot show it, nor can it show theft entries or owners. Those details require a paid vehicle history report.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Honda NSX?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.