Where is the VIN number in KIA Cee'd II [2012-2017] (KIA Cee'd II [2012-2017])?

This guide shows you the verified VIN (chassis number) locations for the KIA Cee'd II [2012-2017], produced between 2012 and 2017—so you can confirm the car’s identity before parts ordering, registration, or buying a used vehicle.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Driver’s side B-pillar VIN label

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look at the B-pillar (center pillar between the front and rear doors). The VIN is printed on a black sticker/label (typically lower on the pillar face) along with weight ratings and often the paint code.
• Access: Easy access—no tools. Main risk is label wear, peeling, or damage over time.
• Note: This is a great “everyday” VIN check point because it’s readable without crawling into the car or dealing with reflections.
• Tip: If the print is slightly faded, use the camera to capture it cleanly instead of guessing characters—you can scan the VIN directly with your phone to avoid transcription mistakes.

2) Windshield VIN plate (dashboard corner)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the left side (LHD vehicles). You’ll see a VIN plate with white characters on a black background sitting on top of the dashboard.
• Access: No tools—fastest visual check, but it’s prone to glare/reflection and outside dirt on the glass.
• Note: For LHD cars, it’s on the left side of the windshield when viewed from outside.
• Tip: Reflections can make “B/8” or “S/5” look identical—capture it instantly with the VIN scanner so you don’t misread characters through the glass.

3) Stamped VIN on the floor under the front seat (carpet flap)

• Where to look: Check the floor cross-member under the front passenger seat area (commonly passenger side on LHD). Slide the seat all the way back, then locate the pre-cut rectangular carpet flap and lift it to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal chassis.
• Access: More work: you must move the seat and lift the carpet flap. It’s usually dark under the seat, and the stamping can be dusty or low-contrast compared to a printed sticker.
• Note: On many cars this stamping is on the passenger side for LHD, but if you don’t find it there, check the driver side footwell/seat area too.
• Tip: This area is often shadowy—turn on your phone light and use ScanVin’s flashlight + OCR scan to read the stamped metal without kneeling there trying to decode it by eye.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is the VIN number of my Kia Ceed I ( 2006 – 2012 ) - YouTube

[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li63xdNsFJk)

• Clear demonstration of the under-seat/floor stamping: sliding the seat back and lifting the carpet flap to access the chassis VIN.

Video Tutorial: Kia Ceed III (2018-now) – VIN Number Location and Meaning

[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Z0r7ZQNMQ)

• Walk-around tutorial showing the windshield VIN, the B-pillar label, and the under-seat floor stamping, with helpful VIN explanation overlays.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare/dirt: If the VIN plate is hard to read through the glass, clean the outside corner of the windshield and change your viewing angle to reduce reflections.
• Under-seat stamping is too dark: Slide the seat fully back and use a flashlight; if the stamping is dusty, wipe and lightly scrub the metal so the characters stand out.
• Sticker vs. stamping mismatch warning: A damaged/peeled B-pillar label can be misleading—always cross-check at least two VIN locations (label + floor stamping or windshield plate) before buying or registering.

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