Where is the VIN number in Honda Accord VIII (Accord VIII [2009-2009])?

This guide shows the VIN (chassis number) locations for the Honda Accord VIII (2009-2009), including the fastest places to check and the harder, hidden stampings you may need for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

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

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look at the lower section of the B-pillar (the center pillar between the front and rear doors). You’ll see a black label/sticker with light-colored text.
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools needed—just open the door and wipe dust off the label if needed.
• Note: This is shown on an LHD car; on RHD market cars, the equivalent label is often on the other side.
• Tip: For fast, error-free capture (and to avoid misreading similar characters like 8/B or 0/O), scan it directly with your phone on the flat sticker surface.

2) VIN plate visible through the front windshield (lower corner)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the bottom corner on the left side (LHD driver’s side). The VIN is on a tag/plate fixed to the top of the dashboard.
• Access: Medium difficulty. The VIN is easy to find, but glare/reflections on the glass can block the characters.
• Note: On RHD cars, this plate may be on the opposite lower corner.
• Tip: If glare is washing it out, change your angle and capture it instantly with the VIN scanner so you don’t have to squint and manually type it.

3) Engine bay VIN stamping on the firewall / bulkhead

• Where to look: Open the hood and locate the firewall (bulkhead) behind the engine. The VIN is stamped into the metal, and in the referenced view it sits partly under/behind the black plastic cowl/scuttle trim—you may need to lift the rubber weather strip to see it.
• Access: High difficulty. It’s recessed, dark, and shadowed, and the stamped characters can be the same color as the body paint (low contrast).
• Note: This is a true “chassis stamping” style location used for verification.
• Tip: Use a flashlight and a steady angle—then use the ScanVin.app camera scan so you don’t have to copy the stamp while leaning over the engine bay.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Honda Accord VIII ( 2007 – 2016 ) | All Possible VIN Number Locations

▶ Watch Honda Accord VIN Location Guide

• A clear walkthrough showing the firewall stamping, windshield VIN tag, and the driver-side B-pillar sticker on a LHD Accord.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN is hard to read: Sunlight and sky reflections can hide the text—shade the area with your hand and change your viewing angle.
• Firewall stamping looks “blank”: It’s often painted over and shadowed under the cowl; lift the weather strip and shine a light across the stamping from the side to make the characters pop.
• Door-jamb sticker warnings: Stickers can be missing, damaged, or replaced after bodywork—always cross-check with the windshield VIN and/or the stamped metal VIN if you’re verifying the car before purchase.

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