Where is the VIN number in Nissan X-Trail IV (T33) [2018-2018]?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Nissan X-Trail IV (T33) for the 2018–2018 production year, including the most reliable stamped chassis location and easier verification spots.

Chassis Number Locations

Bulkhead / Firewall (Engine Bay) – Stamped VIN

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the center of the firewall/bulkhead, right at the back of the engine bay under the windshield wipers. Look for a rectangular plastic flap/hatch in the cowl/scuttle panel—unclip and lift that flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal underneath.
• Access: Moderate. It’s tucked under the cowl and often shadowed. The flap can be stiff with dirt—use good lighting and wipe the metal if needed.
• Note: The reference vehicle shown is RHD, but this firewall/cowl stamping is still a central engine-bay location (not side-specific), so it’s a strong place to check on LHD cars too.
• Tip: Because the stamping sits in a shaded pocket, use the flashlight + OCR to scan it directly with the free VIN reader at ScanVin.app instead of fighting to read each character.

Strut Tower (Engine Bay) – Manufacturer Plate (VIN Plate)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, find the right-side suspension strut tower (as you face the engine). There should be a riveted “Nissan Motor Co.” manufacturer plate listing VIN/model/engine info.
• Access: Low difficulty. It’s in the open, but may be dusty or filmed with engine-bay grime.
• Note: This is a plate, not the stamped chassis VIN—use it for cross-checking, but the stamped VIN is usually the primary “hard ID.”
• Tip: If the plate is dirty or the text is faint, use High Contrast AI Mode to capture it cleanly—you can scan the VIN with your phone here and avoid misreading similar characters (8/B, 5/S, 0/O).

B-Pillar / Door Jamb Sticker (Side Label)

• Where to look: Open the front door and inspect the lower B-pillar/door jamb area for a VIN/vehicle ID sticker (location can vary by market).
• Access: Easy if fitted—just open the door and look down the pillar area.
• Note: The reference footage focuses more on engine-bay identifiers; if you don’t see a pillar label on your vehicle, rely on the firewall stamping and the engine-bay plate instead.
• Tip: Door-jamb labels can have glare or scuffs—capture it with the VIN scanner so you don’t transpose characters when typing.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Nissan X-Trail (2018) Chassis Vin Number Location pr/blk XTrail

▶ Watch Nissan X-Trail VIN Location Guide

• Shows the exact cowl flap you must unclip to view the firewall-stamped VIN, plus the engine-bay VIN plate for verification.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• “I can’t see anything under the cowl flap.” That area is shadowed—aim a torch/phone light directly into the opening, wipe the metal stamping, then rescan.
• “The VIN plate is there but it’s grimy/faded.” Scrub lightly with a damp microfiber (don’t remove the plate), then use high-contrast capture to separate stamped/printed characters.
• Sticker vs. stamping warning: Door-jamb stickers can be replaced—when buying or verifying identity, prioritize the stamped chassis VIN and ensure it matches the paperwork.

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