Subaru XV VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Subaru XV 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.

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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 Subaru XV

Every car Subaru XV carries a 17-character VIN, and the free decoder on this page turns it into the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. Our data for the model Subaru XV covers the years 2011 - present, with versions in our data: 4. Body styles: SUV; power: 156 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.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. Count the characters on the car Subaru XV: a VIN has exactly 17 and never contains I, O or Q. Then check that the 10th character matches the stated model year.

Subaru XV versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Subaru XV I2011 - 2016SUV109 - 150 hp
Subaru XV I (facelift 2016)2016 - 2018SUV114 - 150 hp
Subaru XV II2018 - 2021SUV114 - 156 hp
Subaru XV II (facelift 2021)2021 - presentSUV114 - 150 hp

Model year characters for the Subaru XV

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Subaru XV, with model years 2011 - 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.

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

What the VIN reveals about a Subaru XV

  • The manufacturer and brand (Subaru)
  • 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 Subaru XV

  • 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 Subaru XV 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 Subaru XV built?

Our data lists model years 2011 - present across 4 versions of the Subaru XV. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Subaru XV?

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

4 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 156 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Subaru XV?

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 Subaru XV?

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.

Can I decode a VIN of the model Subaru XV without an account?

Yes. The decoder is free and open to everyone, so no account, login or registration is required.