Where to Find the VIN on a Tesla
Official physical stamping locations, safety compliance stickers, and electronic displays on Tesla vehicles.
Official Factory VIN Locations
Location 1
Driver side top dashboard viewable through the windshield
Location 2
Vehicle certification label on driver B-pillar
Location 3
In the Tesla mobile app under Settings > Additional Vehicle Information
Location 4
Center touchscreen display: Controls > Software
Inspecting Tesla Factory Stampings and Stickers
When buying or verifying a Tesla, ensuring that the VIN on the dashboard matches the driver door pillar and firewall stampings is vital. Tesla vehicles feature precision laser-etched or stamped plates engineered to deform if tampered with.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a Tesla, the primary VIN locations are: 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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