Suzuki VIN Decoder
Decode any 17-character Suzuki VIN (1981 and newer): year, model, trim, engine, plant and safety equipment from NHTSA's official decoder, plus recall campaigns and owner complaints for that model year.
Popular Suzuki models
All Suzuki models →Suzuki VIN prefixes (WMI codes)
The first three characters of a VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier. These are the codes NHTSA has on file for manufacturers matching “Suzuki”, including related companies and plants abroad.
| WMI | Manufacturer | Vehicle type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2S2 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Passenger Car | Japan |
| 2S3 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| 5SA | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | United States (USA) |
| 5Z6 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Truck | United States (USA) |
| JG7 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Passenger Car | Japan |
| JKS | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Japan |
| JS1 | Suzuki Motor Corporation | Motorcycle | Japan |
| JS2 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Passenger Car | |
| JS3 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | |
| JS4 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Truck | Japan |
| JSA | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Japan |
| JSK | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Japan |
| JSL | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Japan |
| KL5 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Passenger Car | South Korea |
| LC6 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | China |
| LM1 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Taiwan |
| LM4 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Taiwan |
| LN1 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Japan |
| MLC | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | |
| RFD | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | |
| RK6 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Taiwan |
| RK7 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Taiwan |
| VTT | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Motorcycle | Spain |
Source: NHTSA vPIC GetWMIsForManufacturer.
Suzuki in NHTSA’s records
Where the codes point: NHTSA lists Suzuki-related WMI codes for Japan (9), (5), Taiwan (4), United States (2), South Korea (1), China (1) and Spain (1). The first character of a VIN usually reflects the country where the vehicle was built, so two cars of the same Suzuki model can start with different characters if they were built in different plants.
Latest Suzuki recall campaigns
All Suzuki recalls →- Recall19V343000May 2, 2019 Occupant Detection System may MisclassifySuzuki Kizashi 21,052 vehicles
- Recall19V187000Mar 7, 2019 Passenger Seat Occupant Detection System may FailSuzuki Grand Vitara, Kizashi 31,302 vehicles
- Recall18V804000Nov 14, 2018 Power Steering Pump May SeizeSuzuki SX4 18,673 vehicles
Reading a Suzuki VIN
A Suzuki VIN follows the same federal 17-character format as every vehicle sold in the US since the 1981 model year. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (2S2, 2S3, 5SA, 5Z6, JG7, JKS and others for Suzuki), positions 4–8 are Suzuki's own codes for the model line, body, engine and restraints, position 9 is the check digit, position 10 is the model year and position 11 is the assembly plant.
Because positions 4–8 are maker-specific, the decoder above asks NHTSA's vPIC catalog to translate them, then matches the year, make and model to Suzuki's recall campaigns and owner complaints. For a position-by-position walkthrough see how to read a VIN; for the year letter, use the model-year code chart.
Suzuki VIN decoder FAQ
Where is the VIN on a Suzuki?
On a Suzuki car, SUV or light truck, look through the windshield at the driver's-side corner of the dashboard, or read the label on the driver's door jamb. It is also on the title, registration and insurance card. Our guide shows where to find the VIN on each body type.
How do I find the model year from a Suzuki VIN?
Look at the 10th character. For cars, SUVs and light trucks, a letter in position 7 means the 2010–2039 cycle and a number means 1980–2009, so the same letter can point to two years 30 years apart.
Does a Suzuki VIN decoder show recalls?
It shows the recall campaigns NHTSA lists for that Suzuki model year (47 campaigns across the Suzuki models in our data). Whether your specific vehicle still needs a repair is only shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup or a Suzuki dealer.
What do the first three characters of a Suzuki VIN mean?
They are the World Manufacturer Identifier. NHTSA has 23 WMI codes on file for manufacturers matching Suzuki, including 2S2, 2S3, 5SA, 5Z6. The full list is in the table above.
Which Suzuki models have the most complaints filed with NHTSA?
In our data: Forenza (907), Grand Vitara (639), XL7 (380). Counts are owner reports across all model years, not failure rates; popular models draw more reports.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder (DecodeVinValues)
Queried live when you decode · public domain - NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Processing
- We send your VIN to NHTSA vPIC and show the fields it returns; empty fields are hidden by default.
- Recalls and complaints are matched by the decoded year, make and model, not by your VIN.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Reference text reviewed by the Vehicle Data Desk.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.