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Decode any Acura VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Acura TLX, MDX, RDX or Integra and the decoder breaks it down position by position — manufacturer, model year, engine and plant — then validates the check digit. No signup, no charge.
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Common Acura / Honda WMI prefixes (VIN positions 1–3)
| WMI prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| 19U | Acura car, built in the USA |
| JH4 | Acura car, built in Japan |
| 5J8 | Acura SUV (MDX, RDX), built in the USA |
| 2HN | Acura built in Canada |
How an Acura VIN breaks down
Acura is Honda's luxury division, so its VINs follow Honda's structure under the 17-character ISO 3779 standard. Positions 1–3 are the World Manufacturer Identifier — a US-built Acura car commonly opens 19U, a Japan-built car JH4, and US-built SUVs 5J8. Positions 4–8 encode the model line, body and engine; position 9 is the check digit; position 10 the model year; position 11 the plant; and 12–17 the sequential build number.
The engine is described within positions 4–8, which is why two same-year MDX or TLX models can carry different descriptor characters depending on engine and trim.
Decode vs. history: what the VIN can and can't tell you
Decoding an Acura VIN reveals the factory build — year, engine, plant and trim. It won't show what happened after the sale. For salvage, accident, flood and odometer brands, run the same VIN through a history report drawing on NMVTIS and state-DMV records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the VIN on an Acura?
On the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side doorjamb sticker, and the title and registration.
What does an Acura VIN starting with 19U mean?
19U is the World Manufacturer Identifier for a US-built Acura passenger car. JH4 indicates a Japan-built Acura car, and 5J8 a US-built Acura SUV.
Is an Acura VIN decoded like a Honda VIN?
Yes. Acura is Honda's luxury brand and shares the same VIN structure, so the descriptor section reads the same way.
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