Decode a Infiniti VIN
How to read a Infiniti VIN (position by position)
Every Infiniti built for North America since 1981 carries a 17-character VIN. The first three characters are the WMI: NHTSA's vPIC lists 15 WMIs used on Infiniti vehicles, such as 1N4, 1N6 and 3N1.
| Position | Part | On a Infiniti VIN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of manufacture | 1, 3, 5, J, S (the United States, Mexico, Japan and the United Kingdom) |
| 1–3 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 1N4, 1N6, 3N1, 3N6, 3PC, 5N1 and 9 more |
| 4–8 | Vehicle descriptor | Infiniti's own codes for model, body, engine and restraints |
| 9 | Check digit | Calculated from the other 16 characters |
| 10 | Model year | G (2016) to S (2025) for current Infiniti models |
| 11 | Plant | Infiniti plant code (the decoder names the plant) |
| 12–17 | Serial number | Infiniti's production sequence |
Infiniti WMI codes
Infiniti WMIs point to 4 countries of manufacture: the United States (1N4, 1N6, 5N1), Mexico (3N1, 3N6, 3PC), Japan (JN1, JN3, JN8, JNX) and the United Kingdom (SJK). 10 of them are shared with sister brands, so the WMI alone doesn't always tell you the make. vPIC registers Infiniti WMIs for passenger car, truck, suv / mpv and incomplete vehicle vehicle types.
| WMI | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1N4 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (also Nissan) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Passenger Car |
| 1N6 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (also Nissan) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
| 3N1 | NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V. (also Nissan) | MEXICO | Passenger Car |
| 3N6 | NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V. (also Chevrolet, Nissan) | MEXICO | Truck |
| 3PC | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (also Nissan) | MEXICO | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 5N1 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (also Nissan) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| 5N3 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| JN1 | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD (also Nissan, Datsun) | JAPAN | Passenger Car |
| JN3 | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD (also Nissan) | JAPAN | Incomplete Vehicle |
| JN8 | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD (also Nissan) | JAPAN | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) |
| JNK | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD | Passenger Car | |
| JNR | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| JNT | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD | Truck | |
| JNX | NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD | JAPAN | Incomplete Vehicle |
| SJK | NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LTD (also Nissan) | UNITED KINGDOM (UK) | Passenger Car |
The plant code (11th character) is defined by Infiniti itself, and vPIC does not publish a list of them; the decoder above shows the plant city and country for any Infiniti VIN.
Infiniti model year codes
The 10th character gives the model year: a 2025 Infiniti QX60 carries S, a 2018 Infiniti QX70 carries J and a 2025 Infiniti QX80 carries S. The letters repeat every 30 years.
Full VIN year chart, 1980–2039 →
Where to find the VIN on a Infiniti
- On the dashboard, at the base of the windshield on the driver side (read it from outside).
- On the label in the driver-side door jamb.
- On the title, registration and insurance card.
- Often stamped on the engine bay firewall or the frame.
Infiniti recalls
NHTSA lists 144 Infiniti vehicle recall campaigns across the 2008–2024 model years (counting each campaign once per model year). The 2014 model year has the most, with 19; 2020–2024 models account for 27.
| Model year | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
Infiniti models in vPIC
vPIC lists 11 Infiniti models for the 2016–2025 model years.
- Q40 2016
- Q50 2016–2024
- Q60 2017–2022
- Q70 2016–2022
- Q70L 2016–2022
- QX30 2017–2019
- QX50 2016–2025
- QX55 2022–2025
- QX60 2016–2025
- QX70 2016–2018
- QX80 2016–2025
FAQ
How do I tell the year of a Infiniti by its VIN?
Read the 10th character: on Infiniti models from 2016 to 2025 it runs from G to S (L = 2020, R = 2024). The same letters were used 30 years earlier.
What does a Infiniti VIN tell you?
The maker and country (characters 1–3), model, body and engine (4–8), a check digit (9), the model year (10), the plant (11) and the serial number (12–17). It does not record color, options or accident history.
Can I find a Infiniti paint code from the VIN?
Usually not: the paint code isn't part of the VIN. It's printed on the vehicle's information label, often in the driver's door jamb, and a Infiniti dealer can look it up from the VIN.