Where is the VIN number in Hyundai Elantra VII (CN7) [2017-2017]?

This guide covers the VIN number locations for the Hyundai Elantra VII (CN7) [2017-2017].

Chassis Number Locations

1. Driver-side windshield (dashboard VIN plate)

• Where to look: At the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side, where the glass meets the dashboard/cowl area. The VIN is visible from outside the car through the windshield.
• Access: Easy access, but glare/reflections on the glass can make it hard to read or photograph cleanly.
• Note: The reference vehicle is LHD (left-hand drive), so this is the left side of the car (driver side for LHD).
• Tip: If reflections wash out the characters, change your angle and capture it cleanly with the camera—you can scan the VIN directly with your phone instead of guessing letters through glare.

2. Driver’s door jamb / B-pillar certification label

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look on the lower B-pillar (the pillar between front and rear doors). You’ll find the manufacturer label/sticker with the VIN printed on it.
• Access: Very easy—typically the best contrast and most comfortable position to read/scan.
• Note: On LHD cars, this label is commonly on the left (driver) side as shown.
• Tip: This sticker is ideal for fast, error-free reading—use the VIN scanner to capture the full code instantly (especially helpful because “0/O” and “1/I” mistakes are common when typing VINs).

3. Front passenger floor VIN (under the seat / under carpet flap)

• Where to look: In the front footwell floor under the front passenger seat, on the floor pan/cross-member. The VIN is stamped into the painted chassis metal under a pre-cut carpet flap.
• Access: Moderate difficulty:
  • Open the front passenger door
  • Slide the passenger seat all the way back
  • Locate the carpet cut-out/flap (often Velcro)
  • Lift/pull the flap open to expose the stamped VIN on the metal
  • Expect shadows and low contrast (stamped + painted metal)
• Note: For LHD vehicles, this hidden floor VIN is commonly on the passenger side; if you don’t find it there, check the opposite front footwell floor as well.
• Tip: Because it’s dark under the seat and the stamp can be hard to photograph, turn on your flashlight and scan it with OCR so you don’t have to crouch and manually copy characters.

Video Guide

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

▶ Watch Hyundai Elantra VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough showing the windshield VIN plate, the driver-side B-pillar sticker, and the hidden floor VIN under the front passenger seat (including how to lift the carpet flap).

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare: If the VIN plate looks “washed out,” move the camera off-axis and avoid direct sunlight reflections on the glass.
• Floor VIN hard to see: Under-seat lighting is poor and the stamped VIN can be low-contrast on painted metal—slide the seat back fully and use a flashlight for a sharper photo.
• Door sticker mismatch warning: The B-pillar sticker is convenient, but when buying used, always cross-check it against the windshield VIN and the stamped floor VIN—stickers can be damaged, replaced, or missing.

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