Where is the VIN number in Hyundai Tucson (II [2010-2015])?

This guide shows the real-world VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) locations on the Hyundai Tucson II, produced between 2010 and 2015, including the easiest sticker locations and the stamped “chassis” VIN hidden under the interior carpet.

Chassis Number Locations

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

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look on the driver’s side B-pillar/door jamb. You’re looking for a black or silver manufacturer certification label stuck to the painted metal, usually below the door latch striker.
• Access: Usually the easiest place to check—good light with the door open. The main issue is age damage: the sticker can fade, peel, or get torn.
• Note: Works the same on LHD vehicles (as shown in the reference vehicle context).
• Tip: If the sticker text is light or worn, capture it cleanly in one shot—use the camera to scan the VIN directly with ScanVin.app instead of guessing characters like 8/B/0.

2) Windshield (dashboard VIN plate)

• Where to look: Stand outside the vehicle and look through the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, near the A-pillar. The VIN is on a metal plate riveted to the dashboard.
• Access: Easy to find, but glare/reflections and the windshield angle can make it hard to read or photograph—especially in direct sun.
• Note: Typical Hyundai placement; best viewed from outside with the wheel straight and the dash cleared.
• Tip: Block sunlight with your body or shoot from an angle, then capture the VIN instantly with your phone to avoid transcription errors caused by glare.

3) Floor stamp (under front seat, under carpet flap)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor area under the front seat (commonly on the passenger side for LHD vehicles, but check the driver side footwell if not found). Slide the seat all the way back, then lift the pre-cut carpet flap to expose the stamped VIN on the floor cross-member.
• Access: Physically awkward and usually dark. The carpet flap can be stiff or packed with debris. The stamped characters are often low-contrast (same color metal), so they don’t “pop”.
• Note: In the provided context/videos, this floor VIN is shown under the passenger seat for LHD.
• Tip: Turn on your phone light and don’t fight the cramped angle—use ScanVin.app’s flashlight + OCR scanning so you don’t have to write it down while bent over the seat rails.

4) Engine block stamp (engine number area)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, locate the engine block and look for a flat machined surface stamped with the number, facing toward the radiator side. It sits deep in the bay, partially hidden under hoses/cables.
• Access: Very difficult: dark, dirty/greasy, and the viewing angle is steep. Often needs wiping/scrubbing to read.
• Note: This is not the easiest “buyer check” VIN spot—use it as a verification point if other VINs look suspicious or are missing.
• Tip: If grime is hiding the characters, wipe the surface and use High Contrast AI Mode via ScanVin.app to pull faint stampings out of the shadows.

5) Firewall / rear engine bay stamp (secondary, if exposed)

• Where to look: At the top of the firewall near the cowl (rear of the engine bay, under the windshield line). If present and exposed, it’s stamped directly into the metal.
• Access: Often blocked by plastic trim, weather stripping, sound insulation, or dirt—so it can be hard to confirm quickly.
• Note: This area is more of a “secondary check” spot; prioritize the door label and floor stamp first.
• Tip: If you can only get a partial view behind trim, scan it with your phone to avoid misreading characters from an awkward angle.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Locations - Hyundai Tucson (2010-2015) - YouTube

▶ Watch Hyundai Tucson VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough showing the three primary VIN locations on the correct Tucson model: windshield plate, driver door jamb label, and the stamped floor VIN under the seat/carpet flap.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN glare: If sunlight washes out the plate, change your angle or shade the glass with your body before scanning/photographing.
• Under-seat floor VIN is dark + low contrast: Slide the seat fully back, lift the carpet flap, and use a flashlight; wipe dust off the stamping so the characters separate from the metal.
• Door jamb sticker validity: If the certification label is missing, torn, repainted over, or doesn’t match other VIN locations, treat it as a red flag and verify using the stamped VIN.

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