Where is the VIN number in BMW Seria 4 (G22/G23/G26)?

This guide is for the BMW 4 Series G22/G23/G26 generation (production starts 2020+). Note: the year range you provided [2018–2018] typically matches the prior F32/F33/F36 generation, but the VIN locations below are confirmed for the G22/G23/G26 chassis.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Driver-side B-pillar door jamb label (VIN sticker)

• Where to look: Open the driver door and look at the B-pillar (the vertical post where the door latches). Find the black manufacturer label with VIN + tire pressures/build info near the door striker/latch area.
• Access: Very easy. High contrast text on a flat/vertical surface—usually scans on the first try.
• Note: On RHD cars (UK/Japan/etc.), this is often mirrored to the right-side door area.
• Tip: Use ScanVin.app here first—this spot is the quickest and cleanest to scan, so you avoid mistyping a long VIN.

2) Windshield VIN plate (lower dashboard)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, where the dashboard meets the glass. You’ll see the VIN on a plate.
• Access: Easy to locate, but glare/reflections on the windshield can make it annoying to read or photograph.
• Note: On RHD cars the visible corner is typically on the right side of the windshield area.
• Tip: If reflections wash the numbers out, use ScanVin.app to capture it instantly at the best angle—no manual transcription errors through glass glare.

3) Engine bay stamped VIN (strut tower)

• Where to look: Open the hood. Check the right-front strut tower (passenger side on LHD cars). The VIN is stamped into the metal on top of the strut tower area (sometimes partly hidden by trim/weather strip).
• Access: Moderate difficulty. This area can be dusty/greasy, may be in shadow, and you might need to lift/push aside plastic trim to see the stamping clearly. A flashlight helps.
• Note: Orientation can vary by market—on some RHD vehicles the “right strut tower” becomes the driver-side.
• Tip: If the stamping is faint or dirty, wipe it and use ScanVin.app High Contrast AI Mode to pull the characters out of grime and low-contrast metal.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the vin for the BMW 4 g22 second generation

▶ Watch BMW Seria 4 VIN Location Guide

• Shows the engine-bay stamped chassis VIN area (and also points out an engine number location—don’t confuse that with the VIN).

Video Tutorial: Where to find your BMW's VIN | How - To | BMW Northwest

▶ Watch BMW Seria 4 VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough of the easy VIN checks: windshield VIN and the door jamb/B-pillar label.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare/reflections: If the plate “disappears” in reflections, change your angle, shade the area with your hand, or scan at dusk/in a garage.
• Engine bay stamp is dirty or partially covered: Scrub the strut tower stamping with a rag (light cleaner helps), then re-check with a flashlight—plastic trim/weather strip may need to be gently lifted.
• Sticker vs stamped VIN: The B-pillar sticker is great for quick ID, but for inspections/anti-tamper checks, always compare it to the stamped VIN (and paperwork). Stickers can be replaced.

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