Where is the VIN number in Hyundai Elantra V (2014-2014)?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Hyundai Elantra V produced between 2014–2014, including the easiest “walk-up” spot and the hidden stamped chassis location.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Dashboard / lower windshield corner (driver side)

• Where to look: On top of the dashboard where it meets the windshield glass, at the lower driver-side corner. Read it from outside the vehicle by looking through the windshield near the driver-side wiper/cowl area.
• Access: No tools—just step outside and look down through the glass. Expect glare/reflections, and rain/dirt on the windshield can obscure digits.
• Note: This is the fastest check for LHD cars and is usually the first VIN inspectors verify.
• Tip: If reflections are washing out the numbers, use your phone to scan it directly with ScanVin.app so you don’t misread characters through the windshield glare.

2) Certification label on driver’s B-pillar (door jamb sticker)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look at the B-pillar (center pillar between front and rear doors). The VIN is printed on a black certification sticker, typically lower down near the striker/latch area.
• Access: Easy access and good lighting usually—no tools required. Sticker condition can vary (can fade, peel, or be painted over on repaired cars).
• Note: This label is excellent for quick confirmation, but always compare it to the stamped VIN if you suspect tampering.
• Tip: For the cleanest and fastest read, use the free VIN reader on the door sticker—high contrast printing scans extremely well.

3) Stamped chassis VIN (floor pan under the front seat/carpet flap)

• Where to look: A stamped VIN is on the floor/chassis cross-member under a pre-cut carpet flap beneath the front seat area.
• Access: Slide the seat all the way backward, then lift the carpet flap to expose the metal stamping. This area is dark, and the stamped characters can be low-contrast (body-colored/painted).
• Note: On LHD Elantras it’s commonly found under the front passenger seat, but the stamping is on the right-hand side of the floor pan—so if you don’t find it, also check the opposite front footwell/seat area.
• Tip: Because it’s cramped and shadowy, turn on your phone light and capture it with ScanVin.app using Flashlight + OCR to avoid guessing at faint stamped characters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Number Locations - Hyundai Elantra (2011-2016) - YouTube

▶ Watch Hyundai Elantra VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough of the three main VIN locations: windshield, driver door jamb label, and the stamped VIN under the front passenger seat (LHD).

Video Tutorial: hyundai elantra chassis number location - YouTube

▶ Watch Hyundai Elantra VIN Location Guide

• Shows the stamped chassis number under the front seat on an RHD-market car—useful proof that the floor VIN is on the right-hand side of the body.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN is hard to read: Glare, rain spots, or a dirty windshield can hide digits—wipe the glass and change your viewing angle from outside.
• Floor VIN stamping looks “blank”: It’s often low-contrast and in deep shadow—slide the seat fully back, lift the carpet flap completely, and use a flashlight at a shallow angle across the stamping.
• Door-jamb sticker concerns: A missing/peeled/painted-over certification label can indicate repairs—verify against the stamped floor VIN before you buy.

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