Where is the VIN number in Hyundai Elantra GT (2017-2017)?

This guide shows where to find the VIN on the Hyundai Elantra GT (2017-2017) (the hatchback version also known as the Hyundai i30 in many markets), including the quick-to-check label and the hidden stamped chassis VIN under the seat.

Chassis Number Locations

Driver’s door jamb (B-pillar) certification label

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look at the lower section of the B-pillar (the center pillar). You’ll find a black/white sticker showing the VIN plus production and paint info.
• Access: Easy—clean, well-lit, and readable without removing parts, but it can be worn or faded on older/high-mileage cars.
• Note: Works the same way in LHD and RHD cars (it’ll be on the driver’s side for that market).
• Tip: If the label is faded, scan the VIN with your phone using the free VIN reader so you don’t misread letters/numbers.

Floor pan stamped VIN (under front passenger seat)

• Where to look: Inside the cabin, move the front passenger seat all the way back. On the floor cross-member directly under the seat (commonly on the right side for LHD vehicles), locate the pre-cut carpet flap—it blends in with the carpet and is held down with Velcro. Lift the flap to reveal the stamped VIN.
• Access: Moderate—dark under the seat, and the flap is “hidden in plain sight.” The stamped characters can be body-color painted, so contrast is low.
• Note: For RHD markets, if you don’t find it under the passenger seat, check under the driver’s seat as well.
• Tip: Because it’s shadowy and low-contrast, use ScanVin.app’s flashlight + OCR to scan it directly instead of trying to decipher the stamp by eye.

VIN plate visible through windshield (dashboard)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side. The VIN is displayed on the standard dash-mounted plate.
• Access: Easy to find, but reflections and glare can make it annoying to photograph cleanly.
• Note: Best checked in daylight with the camera held close to the glass.
• Tip: If glare/reflections keep ruining your photo, capture it quickly with your phone using ScanVin.app to avoid transcription mistakes.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Number Locations - Hyundai Elantra (2017-2018)

▶ Watch Hyundai Elantra GT VIN Location Guide

• Clear, well-lit walkthrough showing the windshield VIN, the B-pillar label, and how to pull up the Velcro carpet flap to reach the stamped VIN under the seat.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Can’t find the floor VIN under the seat: The carpet flap is pre-cut and sits flush—slide the seat fully back and feel for the Velcro seam before you start prying at trim.
• Stamped VIN is hard to read: It’s often painted and low-contrast—aim a flashlight at an angle and try from different viewpoints (side-lighting makes the characters pop).
• Door jamb sticker doesn’t match or looks tampered with: Treat it as a red flag—always verify the stamped floor VIN matches the label and windshield plate before buying.

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