What WMI codes does Honda use?

Honda uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: 1HG, 2HG, 2HK, 5FN, 5J6, JHM, JHL, SHS.

How can I tell what factory built my Honda?

The 11th character of your Honda VIN indicates the assembly plant factory code. Refer to our factory code directory below to identify your vehicle's exact assembly plant.

Are safety recall checks free for Honda?

Yes! Under federal law, all safety defect repairs issued by Honda or the NHTSA are performed free of charge at any authorized franchised Honda dealership.

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Honda VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Honda VINs use 1HG for Marysville Ohio sedans, 2HG/2HK for Ontario Canada assemblies, 5FN/5J6 for Alabama SUV/minivan production, and JHM/JHL for Japanese domestic imports.

Character count: 17/17

Honda WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

1HG 2HG 2HK 5FN 5J6 JHM JHL SHS

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code 'A':Marysville Auto Plant, Ohio, USA

Code 'B':East Liberty Auto Plant, Ohio, USA

Code 'H':Alliston Plant 1, Ontario, Canada

Code 'C':Sayama Plant, Saitama, Japan

VIN Locations on Honda

Lower corner of windshield visible from outside
Driver door jamb sticker beside the seatbelt anchor
Stamped on engine bay bulkhead / firewall center
Glove compartment maintenance booklet

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Complete Guide to Honda Vehicle Identification Numbers

Every Honda vehicle produced for the global marketplace conforms to federal 49 CFR Part 565 and ISO 3779 standards. Decoding your Honda VIN allows you to verify original equipment specifications, factory trim packages, engine tuning, and active safety recall eligibility.

Where to Inspect the Honda VIN

Always cross-reference the public VIN plate located on the lower driver-side dashboard through the windshield with the safety certification sticker located on the driver-side B-pillar door shut face. On Honda vehicles, matching underhood stampings confirms authentic unibody and chassis integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Honda vehicles, the VIN is located at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the federal certification label on the driver's door jamb/B-pillar, and stamped on the engine firewall or passenger shock tower.