Hyundai Tucson VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

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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 Tucson

This page decodes the VIN of the car Hyundai Tucson. Enter the full 17-character code and the decoder names the manufacturer, the model year and the producing country. Data on the model Hyundai Tucson at a glance: 2004 - present for the years, SUV for the body styles, 187 hp for power, and 8 versions in total. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Keep in mind that a decoded VIN says nothing about a vehicle's past: no accidents, no mileage, no theft flags and no owner list are stored in it. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Hyundai Tucson against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.

Hyundai Tucson versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Hyundai Tucson I2004 - 2010SUV112 - 173 hp
Hyundai Tucson II2009 - 2013SUV176 hp
Hyundai Tucson II (facelift 2013)2013 - 2015SUV164 - 182 hp
Hyundai Tucson III2015 - 2018SUV116 - 185 hp
Hyundai Tucson III (facelift 2018)2018 - 2020SUV115 - 185 hp
Hyundai Tucson III (facelift 2019, China)2019 - 2020SUV130 hp
Hyundai Tucson IV2020 - 2024SUV116 - 187 hp
Hyundai Tucson IV (facelift 2024)2024 - presentSUV136 - 187 hp

Model year characters for the Hyundai Tucson

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Hyundai Tucson, with model years 2004 - present in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R
  • 2025S
  • 2026T

What the VIN reveals about a Hyundai Tucson

  • 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 Tucson

  • 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 Tucson VIN for free

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Hyundai Tucson built?

Our data lists model years 2004 - present across 8 versions of the Hyundai Tucson. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

It is the 10th character. For the Hyundai Tucson the characters to expect are 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), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025), T (2026).

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

8 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 187 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Hyundai Tucson?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Hyundai Tucson?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Hyundai Tucson free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.