Where is the VIN number in Renault Captur (Captur I [2013-2019])?

This guide covers the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) locations on the Renault Captur I, produced between 2013 and 2019, so you can quickly match paperwork to the car before buying, selling, or inspecting.

Chassis Number Locations

Front floor / under front passenger seat (carpet flap)

• Where to look: Slide the front passenger seat all the way back, then locate the pre-cut flap in the carpet under/near the seat rails. Lift the flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the chassis/floor cross-member.
• Access: Medium. It’s cramped and shadowy under the seat; the flap can be hard to spot if mats are covering it—use a flashlight.
• Note: For LHD Captur, this is commonly on the right side (passenger side). If you don’t find it there, check the driver-side footwell as some markets can be mirrored.
• Tip: Because it’s dark under the seat, use Flashlight + OCR to scan the VIN directly with your phone instead of squinting and copying digits.

B-pillar VIN label (passenger side on LHD)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and look on the lower B-pillar (the post between the front and rear doors). You’ll see a VIN/vehicle data sticker with the VIN plus paint/weight info.
• Access: Low. No tools—just open the door and wipe dust off the label if needed.
• Note: On LHD vehicles this is typically on the right-side B-pillar (passenger side). On RHD cars it’s usually mirrored.
• Tip: Labels are usually high-contrast and easy, so use the free VIN reader to capture it cleanly and avoid mixing up similar characters like S/5 or B/8.

Windshield VIN plate (dashboard corner)

• Where to look: Check the bottom corner of the windshield, readable from outside (commonly the driver-side lower corner on many cars). Look for the VIN through the glass.
• Access: Low. Easiest “walk-up” check—no panels to lift.
• Note: If glare blocks it, change your viewing angle or shade the glass with your hand.
• Tip: Windshield glass causes reflections—capture it with your phone so you don’t mistype the VIN when glare is bad.

Engine number on engine block (NOT the 17-digit VIN)

• Where to look: Low on the engine, near the gearbox bell housing on a flat machined surface (often confused with the VIN).
• Access: Very High. Tight space, hoses/pipes in the way, and you’ll need a strong light.
• Note: This is the engine number, not the body VIN. Don’t use it as the vehicle VIN for registration/history checks.
• Tip: If you’re checking it for matching numbers, the area is hard to see—scan it instead of writing it down in an awkward position.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Location of the Renault Captur engine and chassis number tip

▶ Watch Renault Captur VIN Location Guide

• Shows the VIN under the passenger-seat carpet flap (floor stamp) and also points out the engine number location in the engine bay.

Video Tutorial: Renault Captur vin number location - YouTube

▶ Watch Renault Captur VIN Location Guide

• Quick clip showing the VIN/data sticker on the B-pillar with the door open.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Can’t find the floor VIN: Floor mats and seat position hide the carpet flap—slide the seat fully back/forward, feel for the pre-cut flap, then lift it with your fingers.
• Too dark to read under the seat: Use a bright flashlight and clean the stamping lightly; shadows under the seat make characters look “broken.”
• Sticker doesn’t prove the chassis is original: B-pillar labels can be missing, repainted over, or replaced—for inspections, prioritize the floor-stamped VIN and confirm it matches the documents.

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