Where is the VIN number in FIAT 500 (312)?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the FIAT 500 (312) produced between 2008–2019, using the same locations inspectors and mechanics check.

Chassis Number Locations

Trunk / Boot Floor (Chassis Stamp)

• Where to look: Open the trunk and check the rear cargo area floor on the far right side (right side of the boot floor when facing into the trunk from the rear). The VIN is stamped into the metal chassis and is usually hidden under the main trunk carpet/liner—look for a pre-cut rectangular flap you can lift to expose the stamping.
• Access: Remove luggage, lift the floor carpet, and peel back the flap. Expect very poor lighting and some dust/crumbs packed into the recessed stamp—wipe it clean before reading.
• Note: This guide is written for LHD cars. The boot-floor stamp is still typically on the right side of the floor pan even if your car is RHD.
• Tip: Because this area is dark and the characters are “metal-on-metal,” use your phone to scan it directly with the flashlight + OCR instead of trying to read it sideways in the trunk.

Passenger B-Pillar (VIN Label)

• Where to look: Open the right-side front door and look on the lower section of the B-pillar (door jamb area). You’ll see a black manufacturer label with VIN/vehicle data.
• Access: Fully open the door and inspect the sticker—usually easy to see and fairly clean, but it can be scuffed if passengers drag shoes getting into the rear.
• Note: On RHD models, this label may be on the left (passenger) side instead.
• Tip: If the label print is small or partially worn, use the VIN reader to capture it cleanly so you don’t mistype characters like 8/B or 5/S.

Dashboard / Windshield (VIN Viewing Window)

• Where to look: Check the bottom corner of the windshield where the dashboard meets the glass (commonly the driver-side viewing window on many cars).
• Access: View from outside the car through the glass. The main problem here is glare/reflections off the windshield.
• Note: If you can’t see it due to reflections, confirm the VIN using the boot-floor stamp and the B-pillar label.
• Tip: When glare makes the VIN hard to read, capture it instantly with your phone instead of squinting and copying it by hand.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Fiat 500 VIN number location

▶ Watch FIAT 500 VIN Location Guide

• Quick POV clip: opens the trunk, lifts the right-side carpet flap, and zooms straight onto the stamped VIN (ZFA312…).

Video Tutorial: FIAT 2019 VIN CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION #foryou

▶ Watch FIAT 500 VIN Location Guide

• Walkthrough on a 2019 model showing the door-jamb label and the process of clearing the trunk and lifting the mat to reach the floor stamp.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Can’t find the boot VIN: The stamping is under the trunk carpet on the right side—lift the rectangular flap and use a flashlight (it’s recessed and easy to miss).
• Numbers look incomplete: Dirt collects in the stamped recess—scrub/wipe the groove before reading or scanning.
• Sticker VIN doesn’t prove identity on its own: Door-jamb labels can be replaced—for buying/inspection, always confirm the VIN against the stamped chassis VIN in the trunk.

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