NHTSA: search the VIN for open US safety recalls. This is separate from the specification lookup above.
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Start with the VIN.
Check available vehicle information in your preferred language, without an account. Coverage depends on the car’s original market; uncertain details are not shown.

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USA auction reports · interest only
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We are preparing reports for US-imported vehicles, with available auction history, photos and title records. Register your interest while we confirm coverage and delivery with our data partner.
Around USD 10 · proposed priceThe free check identifies the vehicle. A history report may include recorded incidents and mileage where available. Neither replaces a physical inspection.
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The free check reads vehicle specifications, not accidents or auction history. For European-market BMW and Mercedes vehicles, the source may identify only the manufacturer. We leave unsupported years and specifications out.
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Source market
These links open external sites for a manual check. Their results are not part of the free VIN lookup. Choose the car’s previous market; its manufacturing country may be different.
Korea Recall Center: check recalls for the Korean market. Local input or verification may be required.
Open official sourceManual check · external websiteSAMR: check VIN recall coverage in China for records from 2014 onward.
Open official sourceManual check · external websiteMLIT: Japanese recall information. Confirm individual chassis-number coverage with the manufacturer.
Open official sourceManual check · external websiteKBA: German recall campaigns by make and model. Confirm whether the individual vehicle is affected with its manufacturer.
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Three steps towards an informed purchase
Start with the VIN, review the records and arrange an independent inspection.
Check the VIN
Compare the number on the car with its documents. Our free check shows supported specifications.
Review its history
Ask for previous records and auction photos. Missing information does not mean a clean history.
Inspect before buying
A mechanic can assess the car’s current condition. Online data cannot replace a physical inspection.
Before you check
Does this work for cars from every country?
You can enter any standard 17-character VIN. NHTSA mainly covers vehicles intended for the US market, including foreign brands. Korean domestic, Chinese, Japanese and European vehicles may return only partial information or none. No universal free history database is connected.
Is this a CARFAX report?
No. The free result contains available NHTSA specifications. It is not a CARFAX report, a theft check or proof that the car is accident-free.
What if my chassis number is shorter?
Some Japanese domestic cars use shorter chassis numbers. Do not add characters to make 17. Use the Japan source or contact the manufacturer with the original number.