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Porsche VIN decoder
Paste a Porsche VIN to decode year, model, engine and open recalls from NHTSA, then read each character with the Porsche tables below.
VIN decoder
- Paste the 17-character VIN
- Press Decode
- Read specs & recalls
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Porsche WMI prefixes (characters 1–3)
| WMI | Meaning |
|---|---|
| WP0 | Porsche sports cars (911, 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, Panamera, Taycan) |
| WP1 | Porsche SUVs (Cayenne, Macan) |
Characters 4–8: model, body and engine
Porsche uses characters 4–6 for body and restraint details and characters 7–8 for the model line, for example 99 on a 911 (991/992) and 98 on a Boxster or Cayman. Option codes are not in the VIN; they are on the window sticker and the option label in the front trunk or service booklet.
Character 10: model year
| 10th character | Model year |
|---|---|
| A | 2010 |
| 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 |
| V | 2027 |
Character 11: Porsche assembly plant
| Code | Plant |
|---|---|
| S | Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany (911, Taycan, 718 engines) |
| L | Leipzig, Germany (Macan, Panamera) |
| U | Uusikaupunki, Finland, Valmet (Boxster, Cayman) |
| K | Osnabrück, Germany (718 Boxster, 718 Cayman) |
Recalls
The decoder above lists open NHTSA recalls for the exact VIN. Model pages: Recalls by make and model · recall check by VIN.
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Questions people ask
How do I know a VIN is a Porsche?
The first three characters (the WMI) identify the maker. Porsche WMIs are listed in the table on this page, as registered with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 565.
Does a Porsche VIN show the options?
The VIN shows model, body, engine, year and plant. Paint, packages and original MSRP are on the Porsche window sticker, which you can pull from the VIN.
What is the check digit?
The 9th character. It is calculated from the other 16, so a typo or altered VIN fails the check.