Rivian VIN Decoder: Free VIN Lookup
Decode any 17-character Rivian VIN to see year, model, engine, and build plant, instantly, free, no signup.
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A Rivian VIN is a 17-character identifier on every Rivian built in Normal, Illinois. VINs beginning 7FC are R1T trucks; 7PD covers the R1S SUV and delivery vans. Decoding is free and reveals model, year and configuration, but it does not show title brands, theft, or accident history.
Example: decoding a Rivian VIN
Sample pattern: 7FCTGAAA•N•••••••
| Positions | Characters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 7FC | Rivian truck, USA |
| 4–8 | TGAAA | Model line (R1T), battery/drive configuration, GVWR class |
| 9 | • | Check digit |
| 10 | N | Model year (N = 2022) |
| 11 | • | Plant (Normal, IL) |
| 12–17 | •••••• | Production sequence |
Structure per NHTSA 49 CFR Part 565.
Rivian WMI codes: where your Rivian was built
| WMI | Country | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 7FC | USA | R1T pickup, Normal, IL |
| 7PD | USA | R1S SUV, EDV/RCV delivery vans (MPVs), Normal, IL |
Source: NHTSA vPIC WMI registry.
How to read each position of a Rivian VIN
- Positions 1–3, WMI: World Manufacturer Identifier. Identifies the maker and country of origin.
- Positions 4–8, VDS: Vehicle Descriptor Section. Encodes body style, engine, restraint system, and model line.
- Position 9, Check digit: Math-derived validator. A failed check digit can indicate a typo or a cloned VIN.
- Position 10, Model year: Single character; see the table below.
- Position 11, Assembly plant: Manufacturer-specific code for the factory.
- Positions 12–17, Sequence: Sequential production number unique to that car.
Model-year code table (position 10)
| Code | Year | Code | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1980 / 2010 | S | 1995 / 2025 |
| B | 1981 / 2011 | T | 1996 / 2026 |
| C | 1982 / 2012 | V | 1997 / 2027 |
| D | 1983 / 2013 | W | 1998 / 2028 |
| E | 1984 / 2014 | X | 1999 / 2029 |
| F | 1985 / 2015 | Y | 2000 / 2030 |
| G | 1986 / 2016 | 1 | 2001 / 2031 |
| H | 1987 / 2017 | 2 | 2002 / 2032 |
| J | 1988 / 2018 | 3 | 2003 / 2033 |
| K | 1989 / 2019 | 4 | 2004 / 2034 |
| L | 1990 / 2020 | 5 | 2005 / 2035 |
| M | 1991 / 2021 | 6 | 2006 / 2036 |
| N | 1992 / 2022 | 7 | 2007 / 2037 |
| P | 1993 / 2023 | 8 | 2008 / 2038 |
| R | 1994 / 2024 | 9 | 2009 / 2039 |
Plant codes vary by model line, the decoder above returns the registered plant for your exact VIN.
Where to find the VIN on a Rivian
- On a metal plate at the base of the windshield on the driver's side (visible from outside).
- On a sticker on the driver's door jamb.
- Stamped on the engine block or firewall on many models.
- On the title, registration, and insurance card, always confirm the paperwork matches the physical VIN. Mismatches are a serious red flag.
Rivian title & history red flags to check before you buy
Decoding a VIN tells you how a vehicle was built. To see what happened to it, you need a full vehicle history report, which surfaces title brands, odometer readings, theft records, and more.
Total-loss economics on a young fleet
Rivians are expensive to repair (large aluminum body sections, certified-shop network still small); EV total-loss frequency hit 9.93% in Q1 2024, close to the 9.51% rate for new ICE vehicles in the same period (Mitchell, Q1 2024). Early R1Ts with moderate damage are showing up at salvage auctions.
Open recalls on nearly the whole early fleet
The 2022 steering-knuckle recall (22V-744) covered 12,212 vehicles, most of everything built to that point. Verify completion.
Commercial-fleet titles
EDV/RCV vans (7PD) are commercial vehicles, mostly Amazon fleet units, fleet history and high duty cycles matter if these ever hit resale.
OTA-fixed recalls leave no service paper trail
Several Rivian recalls are remedied via over-the-air software; absence of a dealer record doesn't mean the recall was done.
Rivian recalls: check before you buy
NHTSA 22V-744: 12,212 MY2022 R1T/R1S/EDV, insufficiently torqued steering-knuckle fastener; inspection/re-torque. Multiple smaller campaigns (seat-belt, software-remedied items) listed on Rivian's recall page, check by VIN.
Run a free Rivian recall check →Recall counts shown by the free tool are model-level context for this model year, not a VIN-specific verdict. VIN-specific recall completion status is in the $9.99 report.
Buying an electric Rivian?
Battery state-of-health is not in any history report, Rivian's app/service can produce a battery report; ask the seller. Confirm which battery pack (Standard/Large/Max) the VIN decodes to, since range and value differ sharply. TitlePull covers consumer R1T/R1S; commercial delivery vans fall outside passenger-vehicle support, verify eligibility before purchase.
What to check on a used Rivian
A used Rivian can be an excellent buy, but the condition you can see during a test drive is only part of the picture. Two vehicles with the same year, mileage, and asking price can have completely different histories, and the difference usually lives in the paperwork rather than under the hood.
Start with maintenance evidence. Ask for service records covering oil changes, cooling system work, brakes, tires, and any major repair, and be skeptical of a seller who offers a single recent receipt instead of a history. Inspect for mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps, replacement lights, and fresh undercoating, since all of them can mask prior collision repair. Look for rust on the frame, rocker panels, and brake lines if the vehicle spent time in a salt state.
Flood damage is the pattern buyers miss most often. Storm-damaged vehicles are frequently repaired, moved to another state, and retitled, so check for musty odors, silt under the carpet and in the spare tire well, corroded seat rails and bolts, and moisture inside light housings. A car that smells strongly of air freshener deserves a closer look.
Before money changes hands, verify the four items a visual inspection cannot answer: whether the title carries a brand such as salvage, junk, rebuilt, or flood, whether the recorded odometer readings move forward consistently over time, whether the vehicle was ever declared a total loss or reported stolen, and whether a lien is still open against it. Recall completion on the exact VIN belongs on that list too.
See the history on this exact Rivian before you pay for it.
Get the full Rivian history: $9.99Looking at safety campaigns? Read Rivian recalls: how to check open safety recalls, or run a VIN through the free recall check.
Free VIN decode vs. full vehicle history report
| What you learn | TitlePull Report, $9.99 one-time | Free decoder | Other providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year, make, model, engine specs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (free) |
| Title history | ✓ | No | Varies by provider |
| Title brands (salvage, flood, lemon) | ✓ | No | Varies by provider |
| Odometer readings over time | ✓ | No | Varies by provider |
| Theft & total-loss records | ✓ | No | Varies by provider |
| Recalls | ✓ VIN-specific completion status | Model-level list (free tool) | Varies |
| Black Book® valuation | ✓ | No | Often extra |
| AI summary | ✓ | No | Rare |
| Subscription required | Never | Never | Often |
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By the TitlePull Team · Published June 7, 2026 · Last updated July 29, 2026 · Fact-checked against NHTSA vPIC
Sources: NHTSA vPIC & 49 CFR Part 565 · NHTSA recall database · NICB theft data · HLDI (Highway Loss Data Institute) · Mitchell · NMVTIS (U.S. Department of Justice).