Tesla Model X VIN Decoder — Decode Any Model X by Trim, Year & Recall Status.
CarCheckerVIN's free Model X VIN decoder queries NMVTIS, NHTSA, and Tesla VIN-format records to decode any 17-character Tesla Model X VIN by Gigafactory, build year, and trim. As an NMVTIS-approved data provider, CarCheckerVIN returns the same VIN decode logic Tesla service centers use, so you can confirm the model year (Model X dates back to 2015), the trim (current Long Range and tri-motor Plaid, plus historic 75D, 90D, 100D, P90D, and P100D variants), and any open NHTSA recall campaigns on this signature falcon-wing SUV. Open recalls include the Autopilot remediation (campaign 23V-838), the 2023 front-trunk hood-latch action (23V-376) affecting Model S/X, and the touchscreen-visibility OTA (24V-051). Enter a 17-character Model X VIN below — five-seat, six-seat, or seven-seat configuration — and the decode runs in seconds with no account.
Free Tesla Model X VIN Decoder — Decode Any 17-Character VIN
Enter a Model X VIN to decode the model year, trim (Plaid, Long Range, or historic), seating, and drivetrain config, then surface any open NHTSA safety recalls.
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Quick Answer
- How do I decode a Tesla Model X VIN?
- CarCheckerVIN's free Tesla Model X VIN decoder queries NMVTIS, NHTSA, and Tesla VIN-format records to return the Gigafactory, model year, trim, and open recalls from any 17-character Model X falcon-wing SUV VIN in seconds.
- Where is the Tesla Model X VIN located?
- The Model X VIN is printed at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the driver-door jamb sticker, inside the MyTesla app under the Vehicle tab, and on the Tesla title document.
- What WMI does the Tesla Model X use?
- All Model X VINs start with
5YJ— Gigafactory California (Fremont). Model X has been produced exclusively at Fremont since 2015.
How to Decode a Tesla Model X VIN
Decoding a Model X VIN is a three-step job. You provide the 17-character VIN; we read the WMI for the plant (always 5YJ Fremont for Model X), position-10 for the year, the VDS for the trim and seating configuration, then query NMVTIS for title brands and NHTSA for any open recall campaigns including the front-trunk hood-latch action specific to Model S/X.
Enter the Model X VIN
Paste the 17-character VIN from the windshield, door jamb, MyTesla app, or title. The decoder validates that it is exactly 17 characters and excludes the letters I, O, and Q per FMVSS 565 before running.
We decode + query the records
Your Model X VIN decode reads the WMI (always 5YJ Fremont), the model-year character at position 10, the trim and seating configuration inside the VDS, then hits NMVTIS for title brands and the NHTSA recall feed for any open Tesla Model X actions including the front-trunk hood-latch campaign on certain Model S/X.
Read the Model X decode
You see the decoded model year, trim (Long Range, Plaid, or historic 75D/90D/100D/P100D), drivetrain (AWD dual-motor on most variants, tri-motor on 2021+ Plaid), seating layout (5/6/7-seat), title-brand summary, and any open NHTSA recalls.
What a Tesla Model X VIN Reveals
A Model X VIN decode encodes plant, model year, trim, drivetrain, seating, and ties to recall records the previous owner may never have resolved. The falcon-wing rear doors are mechanically complex — VIN-level visibility into recall and history records is especially valuable on used Model X listings.
Gigafactory of origin
The WMI is always 5YJ for Model X — Gigafactory California (Fremont, CA), Tesla's original plant opened in 2010. Model X has been produced exclusively at Fremont since 2015. No other Gigafactory builds Model X.
Model year (10th char)
Position 10 encodes the model year per FMVSS 565: F=2015 (first Model X), G=2016, H=2017, J=2018, K=2019, L=2020, M=2021 (Plaid introduced), N=2022, P=2023, R=2024, S=2025, T=2026. The Plaid tri-motor variant appears on 2021 (M) and later VINs.
Trim & equipment
The VDS (positions 4-8) encodes the trim line: current Long Range dual-motor or Plaid tri-motor, plus historic 75D, 90D, 100D, P90D, and P100D designations. Combined with seating (5/6/7-seat) and falcon-wing-door equipment you can confirm the spec.
Drivetrain config
The decoder returns the drive configuration — All-Wheel Drive dual-motor on most Model X variants, or tri-motor on 2021+ Plaid. Battery-pack capacity varies — historic Model X ran 60, 75, 90, or 100 kWh packs.
Open recall status
The Model X decode hits the NHTSA recall feed. Open actions include the Autopilot remediation (23V-838) affecting ~2 million vehicles via OTA, the 2023 front-trunk hood-latch action (23V-376) on certain Model S/X requiring a service-center visit, and the touchscreen-visibility OTA (24V-051).
Title brand history
NMVTIS supplies the title-brand chain across all 50 state DMVs. Salvage, flood, junk, rebuilt, and lemon-law buyback brands surface here. The complex falcon-wing rear-door mechanism means accident-damaged Model X cars can be expensive to repair — a strong reason to verify title history before buying.
Decoding the WMI for Tesla Model X
Every Tesla Model X ever produced carries the 5YJ WMI. Tesla has never produced Model X at any plant other than Fremont, so any Model X VIN with a different WMI is not a legitimate Model X.
5YJGigafactory California (Fremont, CA) — United States. Tesla's original assembly plant, opened 2010 in the former NUMMI facility.
If a Model X VIN starts with anything other than 5YJ, it is not a Model X. That mismatch is a strong signal the vehicle's identity has been changed — a re-VIN, a clone, or worse. The free decoder catches this on the first read.
Year Codes (10th Character) for Tesla Model X
Position 10 of the VIN encodes the model year per FMVSS 565. Model X launched in September 2015, so codes from F (2015) onward apply.
F2015G2016H2017J2018K2019L2020M2021N2022P2023R2024S2025T2026V2027W2028X2029Y2030The cycle skips I, O, Q, U, Z, and 0 to prevent visual confusion. The Plaid tri-motor variant appears on 2021 (M) and later VINs; earlier Model X VINs are dual-motor D variants.
Decode This Specific Model X VIN Right Now
You already have a Model X in mind. Run the VIN against NMVTIS, the NHTSA recall feed, and Tesla's plant-WMI map — free, in seconds.
Where to Find Your Tesla Model X VIN
Every Model X prints the VIN in at least four places, and any one is enough to run a free decode. Tesla even gives you a digital path through the MyTesla app, which is unique among automakers.
The fastest is the lower driver-side corner of the windshield — look through the glass from outside the Model X. The driver-side door jamb sticker is the second easiest and is federally required on every Model X sold in the US. Open the MyTesla app, tap your Model X under the Vehicle tab, scroll down, and the full 17-character VIN appears alongside the trim. The Tesla title document prints the VIN as well. Be sure to use the driver-side conventional door — the rear falcon-wing doors don't carry the federally-mandated jamb sticker.
If the VIN on the dash does not match the VIN on the title or the MyTesla app entry, stop. That mismatch is a strong signal the Model X has had its identity altered — a salvage rebuild after a serious collision, a clone, or worse.
Four places the Model X VIN lives
- Lower driver-side windshield (visible from outside)
- Driver-side conventional door jamb sticker (federal requirement)
- MyTesla app → Vehicle tab → scroll down
- Tesla title document
Found the Model X VIN? Drop it into the decoder above to run a free decode against NMVTIS, NHTSA, and Tesla's plant-WMI map in seconds.
Notable Recall Campaigns Affecting Tesla Model X
Several large NHTSA recall campaigns affect Tesla Model X specifically or as part of a multi-model action. Most are remedied through free over-the-air (OTA) software updates, but the front-trunk hood-latch action requires a Tesla service-center visit. A Model X VIN decode tells you exactly which campaigns are still open against the VIN.
Autopilot remediation (Dec 2023) · NHTSA 23V-838
~2 million. Software remediation to add Autopilot driver-engagement controls. Delivered as an over-the-air (OTA) software update; no dealer visit required.
Touchscreen display visibility (Feb 2024) · NHTSA 24V-051
~2.2 million. Font size on the rearview camera image and warning lights was too small to meet FMVSS 101 / 111 standards. OTA software update remedy.
Front trunk hood latch (June 2023) · NHTSA 23V-376
Model S / X subset. Hood could open while driving due to a secondary-latch design issue.
Buying a used Model X? Pair this Model X VIN decoder with a focused Tesla recall check and a full Tesla VIN history check for a complete picture before you put money down. Open recalls follow the VIN — the next owner pays nothing for the remedy.
Tesla CPO vs a Free Model X VIN History Check
Tesla's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program is dealer-direct: Model X inventory inspected at Tesla service centers, sold with a limited warranty, and listed on Tesla.com. It's a fair program — but CPO listings carry a price premium, and the inspection does not replace a VIN-level history decode. CPO confirms current condition; this page confirms what the open NMVTIS and NHTSA records say about that specific Model X.
A free Model X VIN decode catches the things the dealer inspection isn't designed to surface: a flood brand from a state that re-titled clean, a prior salvage history (especially relevant given the cost of falcon-wing-door repair), or an open NHTSA recall the previous owner ignored. For a CPO purchase, run the decode as confirmation. For a private-party Model X, run the decode first, then consider a full VIN history report and an independent inspection focused on the falcon-wing door mechanism. If anything looks off, a salvage title check can confirm exactly which brand the state applied and when.
Either way, double-check the VIN itself across the windshield, the driver-door jamb, the MyTesla app, and the title. If one digit is off across those sources, the Model X may not be what the paperwork says.
Tesla Model X pre-purchase VIN checklist
- Confirm the VIN matches across windshield, door jamb, MyTesla app, and title
- Run a free Model X VIN decode for title brands and salvage records
- Check the NHTSA recall feed for any open Tesla Model X actions including the front-trunk hood-latch
- Match the decoded trim to the listing (Long Range vs Plaid vs historic 75D/90D/P100D)
- Inspect the falcon-wing doors hands-on — sensor and seal issues are common pain points
- Order a full VIN history report if the decode raises any flag
Run the Model X decoder first — paste the VIN here:
Related Tesla Checks That Build On Your Model X Decode
A Model X VIN decode is the entry point. These focused checks dig into specific records when something looks off — or when you want to be extra thorough before buying any used Tesla.
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Tesla Model X VIN Decoder — Frequently Asked Questions
The questions buyers ask most when decoding a Tesla Model X VIN for the first time.
How do I decode a Tesla Model X VIN?+
To decode a Tesla Model X VIN, find the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb sticker, the MyTesla app under the Vehicle tab, or the Tesla title document. Enter it into the free Model X VIN decoder on this page. The tool validates that the string is exactly 17 characters and excludes the letters I, O, and Q per FMVSS 565, then reads the WMI (always 5YJ for Model X, indicating Gigafactory California / Fremont), the model-year character at position 10, the trim inside the VDS, queries NMVTIS for title-brand history, and the NHTSA recall feed for open campaigns including the front-trunk hood-latch action specific to Model S/X. The decode returns in seconds with no account.
Where is the VIN on a Tesla Model X?+
Every Tesla Model X prints the VIN in at least four places. The easiest is the lower driver-side corner of the windshield — look through the glass from outside. The second is the driver-side conventional door jamb sticker (the falcon-wing rear doors don't carry the federally-mandated sticker). The MyTesla mobile app shows the full 17-character VIN when you tap your Model X under the Vehicle tab and scroll down. The Tesla title document prints the VIN as well. If any of those sources disagree, do not buy the Model X until you reconcile the mismatch — a VIN mismatch is the classic sign of a salvage rebuild or a clone.
What WMI does the Tesla Model X use?+
All Tesla Model X VINs start with 5YJ — Gigafactory California (Fremont, CA), Tesla's original assembly plant opened in 2010 in the former NUMMI / GM-Toyota joint venture facility. Model X has been produced exclusively at Fremont since 2015, so unlike Model Y (which ships from four Gigafactories) the Model X WMI never varies. If a Model X VIN starts with anything other than 5YJ, it is not a legitimate Model X — that mismatch is the classic sign of a salvage rebuild or a re-VIN.
What does a Tesla Model X VIN reveal?+
A Model X VIN encodes the country and plant of manufacture in positions 1-3 (the WMI, always 5YJ for Model X), the broad vehicle attributes including body style and restraint system in positions 4-8 (the VDS), a check digit in position 9, the model year in position 10, plant detail in position 11, and the unique production sequence in positions 12-17. Decoded that returns the model year (2015 forward), trim (current Long Range and Plaid, plus historic 75D, 90D, 100D, P90D, P100D), drivetrain (AWD dual-motor on most variants, tri-motor on 2021+ Plaid), and seating configuration (5/6/7-seat). A full Model X VIN decode adds NMVTIS title-brand history and open NHTSA recalls including the front-trunk hood-latch action (23V-376) specific to Model S/X.
Are Tesla recalls free?+
Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120) all manufacturer safety-recall remedies are free for vehicles 15 model years old or newer, regardless of whether the current owner is the original purchaser. That covers every Tesla Model X ever produced. The good news for Model X owners is that an estimated 70%+ of Tesla recall remedies since 2020 are delivered as free over-the-air (OTA) software updates — the campaign downloads to the car overnight. The 2023 front-trunk hood-latch action (campaign 23V-376) on certain Model S/X is one of the hardware exceptions and requires a Tesla service-center visit, but the repair itself is free.
Which Gigafactory built my Tesla Model X?+
Every Tesla Model X has been built at Gigafactory California (Fremont, CA) — the 5YJ WMI. Tesla has never produced Model X at any other plant. Fremont opened in 2010 in the former NUMMI / GM-Toyota joint venture facility and continues to be Model X's sole assembly site. Unlike Model Y (Fremont, Austin, Shanghai, and Berlin) or Model 3 (Fremont and Shanghai), there's no ambiguity on Model X production location. The free decoder on this page reads the WMI to confirm Fremont and labels the plant in the result.
How do I check Tesla Model X history by VIN?+
Run the Model X VIN through the free decoder on this page and it queries three independent sources in seconds: NMVTIS for the full title-brand chain (salvage, flood, junk, rebuilt, lemon-law buyback, odometer-rollback brands across all 50 state DMVs), the NHTSA recall feed for any open Tesla Model X campaigns including the Autopilot remediation (23V-838), the front-trunk hood-latch action (23V-376) on certain Model S/X, and the touchscreen-visibility OTA (24V-051), and Tesla VIN-format records for the Gigafactory, model year, and trim. For deeper accident and damage history — especially important on Model X given the complex and expensive falcon-wing-door mechanism — pair the decode with a dedicated accident history check and a hands-on inspection by a trusted mechanic.
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Enter any 17-character Model X VIN to run a free decode against NMVTIS, the NHTSA recall feed, and Tesla's plant-WMI map. No account required.
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