Honda Prelude VIN decoder
Enter a Honda Prelude VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.
Honda Prelude at a glance
Honda Prelude model years and recalls
NHTSA lists the Honda Prelude for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.
| Model year | VIN year code (10th character) | Recalls listed by NHTSA |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | V | 0 |
| 2026 | T | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 2000 | Y | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1999 | X | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1998 | W | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1997 | V | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1996 | T | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1995 | S | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1994 | R | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1993 | P | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1992 | N | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1991 | M | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1990 | L | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1989 | K | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1988 | J | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1987 | H | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1986 | G | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1985 | F | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1984 | E | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1983 | D | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1982 | C | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
| 1981 | B | Not loaded (older than 2008) |
A recall count is for all Honda Prelude vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.
Latest Honda Prelude recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the Honda Prelude in the model years loaded so far. Recalls are sometimes filed under a related model name, so always check a specific VIN.
How to read a Honda Prelude VIN
- Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Honda uses these codes in NHTSA data: 19X, 1HF, 1HG, 2HG, 2HJ, 2HK, 3CZ, 3DH, 3H1, 3HD, 3HG, 478 ….
- Characters 4-8 describe the Prelude: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
- Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 Prelude has V in position 10.
- Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.
Honda Prelude VIN questions
How many recalls does the Honda Prelude have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the Honda Prelude from 2008 to 2027 in the data loaded so far. Check a specific VIN to be sure.
Which model years of the Honda Prelude are in NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists the Honda Prelude for 23 model years (1981–2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.
How do I tell the year of a Honda Prelude from the VIN?
Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 Prelude has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a Honda Prelude?
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.
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