What WMI codes does Tesla use?

Tesla uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: 5YJ, 7SA, 7G2, LRW, XP7.

How can I tell what factory built my Tesla?

The 11th character of your Tesla 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 Tesla?

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

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Tesla VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Tesla VINs designate Model S and Model 3 passenger cars with 5YJ, Model Y and Model X MPVs with 7SA, and Cybertruck with 7G2. Gigafactory Texas vehicles use plant code A, Fremont uses F, and Shanghai imports start with LRW.

Character count: 17/17

Tesla WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

5YJ 7SA 7G2 LRW XP7

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code 'F':Fremont Factory, California, USA

Code 'A':Gigafactory Texas (Austin), USA

Code 'C':Gigafactory Shanghai, China

Code 'B':Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany

VIN Locations on Tesla

Driver side top dashboard viewable through the windshield
Vehicle certification label on driver B-pillar
In the Tesla mobile app under Settings > Additional Vehicle Information
Center touchscreen display: Controls > Software

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Complete Guide to Tesla Vehicle Identification Numbers

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Tesla 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.