Hyundai Kona VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Hyundai Kona 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.

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Enter it above

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

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Read the result

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

About the Hyundai Kona

Manufacturer, model year, country: enter the VIN of the model Hyundai Kona and the free decoder reads all three from the 17 characters. The car Hyundai Kona is listed for 2017 - 2024. Our data shows the body styles SUV, a power value of 198 hp and 3 versions in total. The decoder reads the world manufacturer identifier in characters 1 to 3, the model year in character 10 and the plant in character 11 where one is coded.

The VIN identifies the car but does not describe its life. Records of accidents, mileage, theft or owners have to be looked up separately from the decoding. For a used model Hyundai Kona, mismatches matter: a different character in the documents, a model year that does not fit the 10th character, or a VIN with the wrong length all deserve a closer look.

Hyundai Kona versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Hyundai Kona I2017 - 2020SUV105 - 177 hp
Hyundai Kona I (facelift 2020)2020 - 2023SUV-
Hyundai Kona II2023 - 2024SUV93 - 198 hp

Model year characters for the Hyundai Kona

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Hyundai Kona, with model years 2017 - 2024 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R

What the VIN reveals about a Hyundai Kona

  • The manufacturer and brand (Hyundai)
  • 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 Hyundai Kona

  • 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 Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona built?

Our data lists model years 2017 - 2024 across 3 versions of the Hyundai Kona. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Hyundai Kona?

It is the 10th character. For the Hyundai Kona the characters to expect are H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024).

How many versions of the Hyundai Kona are in your data?

3 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 198 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Hyundai Kona?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Hyundai Kona?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Hyundai Kona?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.