Genesis VIN decoder
NHTSA has 4 world manufacturer identifiers on file for Genesis cars, SUVs and trucks, registered in 2 countries. Enter a Genesis VIN to decode it, or check the table to see what the first three characters mean.
What a Genesis VIN starts with.
The first three characters of a VIN are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI). These are the ones NHTSA lists for Genesis passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and incomplete vehicles.
4 Genesis WMIs
| WMI | Registered to | Country | Vehicle type | Makes on this WMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5NM | Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC (HMMA) United States · SUV / MPV Shared: Hyundai, Genesis | United States | SUV / MPV | Hyundai, Genesis |
| KMH | Hyundai Motor Co South Korea · Passenger car Shared: Hyundai, Genesis | South Korea | Passenger car | Hyundai, Genesis |
| KMT | Hyundai Motor Co South Korea · Passenger car | South Korea | Passenger car | Genesis |
| KMU | Hyundai Motor Co South Korea · SUV / MPV Shared: Hyundai, Genesis, Hmc | South Korea | SUV / MPV | Hyundai, Genesis, Hmc |
Reading a Genesis VIN.
After the WMI, positions 4–8 hold Genesis’s own coding for model, body, engine and restraints; position 9 is the check digit, 10 the model year and 11 the plant. The last six are the serial number.
Genesis VIN questions.
What does a Genesis VIN start with?
NHTSA lists 4 world manufacturer identifiers (WMIs) for Genesis road vehicles. The ones registered for passenger cars and SUVs are 5NM, KMH, KMT and KMU. The first three characters of the VIN are the WMI.
Where are Genesis vehicles built, according to their VINs?
Genesis WMIs are registered to manufacturers in South Korea and United States. The WMI shows the registering company and country; position 11 identifies the exact assembly plant, which the decoder shows for each VIN.
How do I decode a Genesis VIN?
Enter the 17-character VIN above. We decode it with NHTSA’s vPIC database, which uses the coding Genesis files with NHTSA for positions 4–8, then show the model year, trim, engine, transmission, plant and reported safety equipment.
Does a Genesis VIN show recalls?
After decoding, we list every NHTSA recall for that Genesis model and model year. Whether one specific vehicle has been repaired can only be confirmed with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a Genesis dealer.