Nissan Qashqai VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai

Looking at a model Nissan Qashqai? Enter its 17-character VIN here and the free decoder tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the manufacturing country. We have versions in our data for the model Nissan Qashqai: 8. They span 2007 - present, come in the body styles SUV and show a power of 163 hp. Three facts come straight from the code: who made the car, which model year it belongs to and where it was manufactured. The assembly plant is a bonus when the maker encodes it.

The decoder stays with the facts stored in the VIN itself. It cannot tell you about accidents, mileage, theft or owners, because that data is not part of the 17 characters. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Nissan Qashqai against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.

Nissan Qashqai versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan Qashqai I (J10)2007 - 2010SUV103 - 150 hp
Nissan Qashqai+2 I (NJ10)2008 - 2010SUV103 - 150 hp
Nissan Qashqai I (J10, facelift 2010)2010 - 2014SUV103 - 150 hp
Nissan Qashqai+2 I (NJ10, facelift 2010)2010 - 2014SUV110 - 150 hp
Nissan Qashqai II (J11)2013 - 2019SUV110 - 163 hp
Nissan Qashqai II (J11, facelift 2017)2017 - 2021SUV110 - 163 hp
Nissan Qashqai III (J12)2021 - 2024SUV140 - 158 hp
Nissan Qashqai III (J12, facelift 2024)2024 - presentSUV140 - 158 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan Qashqai

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan Qashqai, with model years 2007 - 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.

  • 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 Nissan Qashqai

  • The manufacturer and brand (Nissan)
  • 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 Nissan Qashqai

  • 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai built?

Our data lists model years 2007 - present across 8 versions of the Nissan Qashqai. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan Qashqai?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan Qashqai the characters to expect are 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 Nissan Qashqai are in your data?

8 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 163 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Nissan Qashqai?

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.

What can the free decoder not show for the model Nissan Qashqai?

It cannot show accidents, mileage, theft records or previous owners. The VIN does not contain that information; it is found in a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Nissan Qashqai free?

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