FREE API

No API key required. Rate limited to 60 requests/minute per IP.

DECODE A VIN

GET /api/vin/{{VIN}]

Example Request

curl https://vincheckengine.com/api/vin/1HGBH41JXMN109186

RESPONSE FORMAT

{
  "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
  "isValid": true,
  "basics": {
    "year": "2021",
    "make": "HONDA",
    "model": "CIVIC",
    "trim": "LX",
    "bodyStyle": "Sedan/Saloon",
    "driveType": "FWD",
    "fuelType": "Gasoline",
    "engineCylinders": "4",
    ...
  },
  "recalls": [...],
  "complaints": [...],
  "safetyRatings": { ... },
  "decodedAt": "2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"
}