Suzuki VIN decoder
Enter a Suzuki VIN to see the model, year, engine, factory and open safety recalls. Free, with official NHTSA data.
About Suzuki VINs
Suzuki motorcycles start with JS1. Suzuki cars and SUVs such as the Samurai, Sidekick and Grand Vitara start with JS2, JS3 or JS4, and models built at the CAMI plant in Canada with 2S3. Suzuki stopped selling cars in the US in 2013 but still sells motorcycles and ATVs.
Suzuki is part of Suzuki Motor Corporation.
Good to know
- On motorcycles the VIN is stamped on the steering head; on ATVs, on the frame.
- Older Samurai and Sidekick models often have the chassis number stamped on the frame as well as the dashboard plate.
- Outboard motors use serial numbers, not VINs.
Suzuki manufacturer codes (WMI)
The first three characters of a VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier. NHTSA lists 19 codes for Suzuki. The first character shows the region where the vehicle was built (1, 4, 5 USA; 2 Canada; 3 Mexico; J Japan; K Korea; W Germany; Z Italy).
| Code | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type | Also used by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2S2 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| 2S3 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | – | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 5SA | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | United States (USA) | Motorcycle | – |
| 5Z6 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| JG7 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| JKS | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Japan | Motorcycle | – |
| JS1 | Suzuki Motor Corporation | Japan | Motorcycle | – |
| JS2 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | – | Passenger Car | – |
| JS3 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | – | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| JS4 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Japan | Truck | – |
| JSA | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Japan | Motorcycle | Kawasaki |
| KL5 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | South Korea | Passenger Car | – |
| LC6 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | China | Motorcycle | – |
| LM1 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Taiwan | Motorcycle | – |
| LM4 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Taiwan | Motorcycle | Kawasaki |
| LN1 | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Japan | Motorcycle | – |
| MLC | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | – | Motorcycle | – |
| RFD | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | – | Motorcycle | – |
| VTT | Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc | Spain | Motorcycle | – |
Some codes are shared by several brands of the same group. The full decode shows the brand.
How to read a Suzuki VIN
| Position | Meaning | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Manufacturer code (WMI) | Maker, brand and country, as in the table above. |
| 4-8 | Vehicle descriptor | Model, body, engine and safety equipment. Each maker sets its own layout here. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that catches typing errors and fake VINs. |
| 10 | Model year | A letter or number for the year (see the table below). |
| 11 | Assembly plant | The factory code, set by the maker. |
| 12-17 | Serial number | The production number of that vehicle. |
Model year codes
The 10th character of a Suzuki VIN is the model year. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the number 0 are never used. The codes repeat every 30 years.
Suzuki models in the NHTSA database
NHTSA lists 182 model names under Suzuki. Decode a VIN to see which one yours is, with its exact trim and engine.
Suzuki models with years and recalls
- Suzuki DR-Z4S 2026–2027
- Suzuki DR-Z4SM 2027
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GX 2027
- Suzuki GSX-8T 2026
- Suzuki GSX-8TT 2026
All Suzuki model names
- Address V125
- Aerio
- B-King
- Bandit 400
- Bandit 600
- Bandit 600S
- Bandit 650
- Bandit 650S
- Bandit 1200
- Bandit 1200S
- Bandit 1250F
- Bandit 1250S
- Boulevard
- Boulevard C50
- Boulevard C50/C50T
- Boulevard C50T
- Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S.
- Boulevard C90 B.O.S.S./Boulevard C90T
- Boulevard C90/C90T
- Boulevard C90/C90T, C90 B.O.S.S./C90T B.O.S.S.
- Boulevard C109R/C109RT
- Boulevard M50
- Boulevard M90
- Boulevard M95
- Boulevard M109
- Boulevard M109R
- Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.
- Boulevard S40
- Boulevard S50
- Boulevard S83
- Burgman 200
- Burgman 400
- Burgman 650
- Business
- Cavalcade
- DL1050
- DR-Z4S
- DR-Z4SM
- DR-Z50
- DR-Z70
- DR-Z110
- DR-Z125
- DR-Z125L
- DR-Z250
- DR-Z400
- DR-Z400S
- DR-Z400SM
- DR125S
- DR200S
- DR250F
- DR250S
- DR350
- DR350S
- DR650S
- DS80
- Eiger 400
- Enduro
- Equator
- Esteem
- Family
Show all 182 models
- Forenza
- Forsa
- Gladius 650
- GN125
- Grand Vitara
- Grand Vitara XL-7
- GS450
- GS500
- GS500F
- GS550L
- GS700E
- GS750
- GS1150
- GSX-8R
- GSX-8S
- GSX-8T
- GSX-8TT
- GSX-R600
- GSX-R750
- GSX-R1000
- GSX-R1000R
- GSX-R1100
- GSX-S750
- GSX-S1000
- GSX-S1000F
- GSX-S1000GT
- GSX-S1000GT+
- GSX-S1000GT/GSX-S1000GT+
- GSX-S1000GX
- GSX250R
- GSX650F
- GSX1100
- GSX1100G
- GW250
- Hayabusa
- Intruder 750
- Intruder 800
- Intruder 1400
- Intruder 1500 LC
- JR50
- JR80
- Katana 600
- Katana 750
- Katana 1000
- KingQuad 280
- KingQuad 300
- KingQuad 400 Asi
- KingQuad 400 Fsi
- KingQuad 450 Axi
- KingQuad 500 Axi
- KingQuad 700 Axi
- KingQuad 750 Axi
- Kizashi
- Leisure
- Low Speed Vehicle
- Madura
- Marauder 250
- Marauder 800
- Marauder 1600
- Mini-Leisure
- Moto-Cross
- Off Road Play
- Ozark 250
- QuadMaster 50
- QuadMaster 500
- QuadRacer 450
- QuadRunner 160
- QuadRunner 250
- QuadRunner 500
- QuadSport 50
- QuadSport 80
- QuadSport Z50
- QuadSport Z90
- QuadSport Z250
- QuadSport Z400
- QUV620F
- Reno
- RF600R
- RF900R
- RM-Z250
- RM-Z450
- RM-Z450L
- RM60
- RM65
- RM80
- RM85
- RM100
- RM125
- RM250
- RMX250
- RMX450
- RMX450Z
- Samurai
- Savage
- Sidekick
- Sidekick Sport
- SP200
- SP600
- SV650
- SV1000S
- Swift
- SX4
- TL1000R
- TL1000S
- Touring
- TU250X
- Twin Peaks 700
- V-Strom 650
- V-Strom 650XT
- V-Strom 800
- V-Strom 800DE
- V-Strom 1000
- V-Strom 1000XT
- V-Strom 1050
- V-Strom 1050XT
- VanVan 200
- Verona
- Vinson 500
- Vitara
- VS700
- X-90
- XL7
Vehicle types NHTSA lists for Suzuki
Low Speed Vehicle (LSV), Motorcycle, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV), Passenger Car, Truck
Where to find the VIN on a Suzuki
Steering head
Stamped on the frame tube behind the forks, often with a label next to it.
Frame
Some models also carry it on the frame near the engine mount.
Papers
On the title and registration.
Suzuki recalls by VIN
Every decoded Suzuki VIN on VinGear shows the safety recalls NHTSA lists for that model and year. To know whether the repair was already done on your vehicle, ask a Suzuki dealer or use Suzuki's own recall lookup with the VIN.
Suzuki VIN decoder questions
How do I decode a Suzuki VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of this page and press Decode VIN. You get the model, year, engine, factory and safety recalls from NHTSA, free.
Is this Suzuki VIN decoder free?
Yes. Decoding and recall checks are free with no sign-up. The data comes from NHTSA, the US vehicle safety agency.
What do the first three characters of a Suzuki VIN mean?
They are the manufacturer code (WMI): maker, brand and country of manufacture. NHTSA lists 19 codes for Suzuki; the table on this page shows them.
Does a Suzuki VIN show options or the owner?
No. The VIN codes the model, body, engine and factory, not options or colour. It never shows the owner, and VinGear does not look up owners.