World Manufacturer Identifier

KND

Hyundai · South Korea · Asia

WMI
KND
Manufacturer
Hyundai
Country
South Korea
Region
Asia

What this means for a VIN

Any 17-character VIN starting with KND was issued by Hyundai and originated in South Korea. The remaining 14 characters identify the vehicle attributes (positions 4-9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11), and the unique serial number (positions 12-17).

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Other Hyundai WMIs

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