What WMI codes does Porsche use?

Porsche uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: WP0, WP1.

How can I tell what factory built my Porsche?

The 11th character of your Porsche 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 Porsche?

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

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Porsche VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Porsche sports cars (911, Boxster, Cayman, Taycan) bear WP0, while SUVs like the Cayenne and Macan carry WP1. Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen models have plant code S.

Character count: 17/17

Porsche WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

WP0 WP1

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code 'S':Zuffenhausen (Stuttgart), Germany (911 / 718 / Taycan)

Code 'L':Leipzig Plant, Germany (Macan / Panamera)

Code 'A':Bratislava Plant, Slovakia (Cayenne body)

VIN Locations on Porsche

Driver side lower windshield dashboard strip
Driver side B-pillar door threshold sticker
Passenger footwell floor stamped under carpet tab
PCM Infotainment screen > Vehicle Information

Popular Porsche Models

911

Cayenne

Macan

Panamera

Taycan

718 Cayman

718 Boxster

Complete Guide to Porsche Vehicle Identification Numbers

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

Where to Inspect the Porsche 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 Porsche vehicles, matching underhood stampings confirms authentic unibody and chassis integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Porsche 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.