VinSleuth

Contact

We read every message. For data corrections, please include the VIN or the make/model/year so we can check it against the source.

Email us

The fastest way to reach us is by email: info@vinsleuth.com.

Reporting a data problem

VinSleuth shows NHTSA data as-is. If a recall or rating looks wrong, it may be a source-data issue — but tell us anyway and we'll verify. Where the fix belongs to NHTSA, you can also report it at nhtsa.gov.

Safety emergencies

VinSleuth is an information tool, not an emergency service. If you believe your vehicle has an urgent safety defect, contact the manufacturer or a dealer and stop driving if a recall advises it.

General source notes

Site-wide source notes dated

June 2026

Publisher

VinSleuth editorial desk

These general notes do not verify a vehicle. Use the source and retrieval dates shown with each result, and confirm VIN applicability and repairs with the manufacturer.

Primary data sources

  • NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
  • NHTSA recalls and safety-ratings data
  • NHTSA complaints and public vehicle datasets where shown

VinSleuth aggregates free public NHTSA data. It is not a complete vehicle history report and does not include accidents, title brands, liens, odometer events or ownership history.