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Honda VIN Decoder with MPG & Fuel Cost

Enter your Honda's 17-character VIN to decode its year, model and build details, see US model recall campaigns, and match EPA configurations where available. Set your mileage and fuel price to estimate running costs.

0/17 characters — letters and digits, never I, O or Q

Honda MPG and running costs by model

A quick model-level comparison before you decode. Enter a VIN above for EPA configurations matched to the decoded year and available powertrain details, then adjust your mileage and energy price. These preview figures are broader estimates, not exact year-and-trim ratings.

Annual estimates assume 12,000 miles, US average regular gasoline at $4.35/gal, diesel at $6.20/gal, or residential electricity at $0.17/kWh. Fuel prices dated 2026-10-05. Costs exclude maintenance, insurance, tax and depreciation.

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Honda manufacturer and country codes

Honda builds vehicles in several countries. A Civic, Accord and Odyssey can carry different manufacturer and vehicle-type identifiers.

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). These are verified examples, not an exhaustive list. A WMI can cover more than one retail brand; it identifies the manufacturer, not a model, engine or exact assembly plant. Country below refers to the WMI region assignment. Use the full decode for the reported build plant.

Verified Honda WMI examples
WMICountry / regionRegistered manufacturerVehicle type
JHMJapanHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Passenger Car
1HGUnited StatesAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.Passenger Car
2HGCanadaHONDA OF CANADA MFG., A DIVISION OF HONDA CANADA INC.Passenger Car
5FNUnited StatesAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
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Worked Honda VIN example

1HGCM82693A000001

Illustrative VIN with a placeholder serial number (000001), checked against NHTSA vPIC. It demonstrates the build-code decode, not a particular car's identity or history.

Make, model and year
Honda Accord, 2003
Body and fuel
Coupe · Gasoline
Engine displacement
3.0 litres
Reported assembly plant
MARYSVILLE, UNITED STATES (USA)
Position 9: check digit
9
Position 10: model-year code
3 → 2003

Read the NHTSA example decode →

For US-standard passenger cars, and multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks rated at 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) or less, a number in position 7 selects 1980–2009; a letter selects 2010–2039. This shortcut does not apply to every overseas-market vehicle, heavy truck or motorcycle. Model year can differ from the calendar year of manufacture. See every year code →

Where to find your Honda VIN

Start with the plate at the base of the windshield, usually on the driver's side, read from outside the car. Look next for the certification label in the front door opening. Compare the full 17 characters with the registration, title or insurance documents. Exact label and stamped-chassis locations vary by model, year and market; the owner's manual is the model-specific authority.

Honda's US recall guide places the VIN at the base of the driver's windshield and on the driver's door-jamb sticker. It also lists title and insurance documents as places to cross-check the number.

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Honda recall campaigns

Snapshot checked 2026-10-06; source contains reports through 2026-10-01. The largest 3 US vehicle campaigns in our NHTSA snapshot reported since 2024-10-06, ranked by total potentially affected units. Totals cover the entire campaign and can include other makes; they are not counts of unrepaired Honda vehicles.

NHTSA 26V366000 →Reported 2026-06-04

tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

1,048,613 potentially affected units across the campaign. Honda models: ACCORD HYBRID, CR-V FUEL CELL EV, CR-V HYBRID. Model years in this make's records: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Risk and remedy

A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

NHTSA 26V365000 →Reported 2026-06-04

structure:frame and members; suspension:rear

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

880,514 potentially affected units across the campaign. Honda models: PASSPORT, PILOT, RIDGELINE. Model years in this make's records: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

Risk and remedy

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

NHTSA 24V763000 →Reported 2024-10-14

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

720,810 potentially affected units across the campaign. Honda models: ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID, CIVIC, CIVIC HYBRID, CR-V HYBRID. Model years in this make's records: 2023, 2024, 2025.

Risk and remedy

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

A model campaign is not proof that your individual car is affected or that its repair remains open. Check your VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for current applicability and repair status. A VIN decode does not provide accident, mileage or ownership history.

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