Where is the VIN in the Hyundai Kona?

This guide covers the VIN number (vehicle identification number) locations for the Hyundai Kona II [2020-2020] produced between 2020–2020, including the fast “open-the-door” label and the hidden stamped chassis VIN.

Chassis Number Locations

Driver’s B‑Pillar (door jamb VIN label)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and locate the VIN/certification sticker on the B‑pillar (the vertical post between the front and rear doors). It’s typically lower down near the latch/strike area.
• Access: Easiest check—clean, high contrast, no tools needed.
• Note: This location is consistent and is the best first stop for LHD vehicles.
• Tip: Since this is usually the cleanest VIN, scan it directly with your phone to avoid mistyping a character like B/8, S/5, or O/0.

Front floor / under the front seat (stamped chassis VIN)

• Where to look: Check the front floor under the seat, using the pre-cut flap in the carpet. Lift the flap and you’ll see the VIN stamped into the chassis cross-member beam.
• Access: The carpet flap can be stiff and wants to fall closed. The area is dark under the seat, and the stamped characters can be low-contrast because they’re painted body color.
• Note: On many vehicles this is found on the right-hand front seat area (commonly the passenger side for LHD vehicles), but check the other front seat area if you don’t find it.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and low-contrast, use Flashlight + OCR—capture it with ScanVin.app instead of squinting at the stamp.

Windshield (dashboard VIN plate)

• Where to look: Stand outside the vehicle and look through the bottom corner of the windshield on the driver’s side. The VIN is on a small metal plate/tag embedded in the dashboard.
• Access: Quick to view, but often affected by glare/reflections from the sky and glass angle.
• Note: Best viewed from outside with the camera close to the glass.
• Tip: If glare makes it unreadable, use your phone to scan it instantly so you don’t have to manually transcribe through reflections.

Engine bay (firewall stamp)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the firewall/bulkhead area (toward the back of the engine bay, near the center or passenger-side area on many Hyundais) for a stamped VIN.
• Access: Can be obscured by hoses, dust, or covers, and may be awkward to photograph.
• Note: This is a secondary verification point—use it if the label is missing or you need to match multiple VIN sources.
• Tip: If it’s hard to reach or partially hidden, scan it with your phone instead of writing it down in an awkward position.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Hyundai Kona ( 2017 - YouTube

▶ Watch Hyundai Kona VIN Location Guide

• A silent, first-person walkthrough showing the floor/under-seat VIN, the windshield VIN, and the B‑pillar label on a Hyundai Kona.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Under-seat stamped VIN is hard to read: The carpet flap can fight you and the stamped characters may be painted and low-contrast—use a bright light and take a close, steady photo.
• Windshield VIN glare: Reflections from the sky/clouds can wash out characters—change your viewing angle, shade the glass with your hand, and refocus the camera.
• Sticker vs. stamp mismatch: If the B‑pillar label looks tampered with, missing, or doesn’t match other VIN locations, verify using the stamped chassis VIN and run a proper VIN history check before buying.

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This guide shows where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Hyundai Kona I (2019–2020), including the easiest scan points and the hidden stamped chassis number used for identity checks.

Chassis Number Locations

Certification Label (B-Pillar / Door Jamb)

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look on the lower section of the driver-side B-pillar. You’ll find a black sticker with white text (certification label) that includes the VIN.
• Access: Very easy access—no tools. The only issue is wear/scuffs (seatbelt buckle hits, shoe scuffs) that can damage the sticker.
• Note: This location is consistent and is typically the best scanning target because of the strong contrast.
• Tip: If the sticker is slightly scratched, scan it directly with your phone using ScanVin.app to avoid misreading similar characters like B/8 or O/0.

Chassis Stamping (Floor Under Front Passenger Seat)

• Where to look: Inside the cabin on the floor under the front right seat (commonly the passenger side for LHD vehicles). The VIN is stamped into the cross-member and is hidden under a pre-cut rectangular carpet flap held down by Velcro. The stamping is often painted in body color, so it can look “flat.”
• Access: Slide the front seat fully back (or forward depending on your reach), then lift the carpet flap. It’s usually dark/shadowed under the seat, so bring a light.
• Note: For RHD markets, Hyundai often keeps this stamping on the right-side cross-member as well—if you don’t find it on the right, check the opposite footwell area before assuming it’s missing.
• Tip: Because it’s shadowed and low-contrast (painted metal), use the Flashlight + OCR scan on ScanVin.app so you don’t have to kneel and manually copy the characters.

Dashboard Tag (Visible Through Windshield)

• Where to look: From outside the vehicle, look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver’s side where the VIN plate sits on top of the dashboard.
• Access: Easy to reach, but hard to read in bright conditions due to glare/reflections on the glass; wiper position can partially block the view.
• Note: This is a quick “spot-check” VIN, but always verify against the door sticker and/or floor stamping when buying or inspecting.
• Tip: If reflections wash out the characters, shade the glass with your hand and capture it instantly with ScanVin.app to prevent transcription errors.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Hyundai Kona ( 2017 - YouTube

▶ Watch Hyundai Kona VIN Location Guide

• A concise walkthrough showing the floor stamping under the seat, the windshield VIN plate, and the B-pillar certification label.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Floor VIN is hard to see: The stamping sits under the seat and is shadowed; slide the seat fully and use a flashlight to avoid missing digits on the painted metal.
• Windshield VIN glare: Sun/sky reflections and curved glass can hide characters; shade the plate and change viewing angle until the full VIN is sharp.
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN mismatch: A damaged/replaced B-pillar label can be misleading—always cross-check the floor stamping when verifying vehicle identity.

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