5NP — Hyundai
A VIN beginning 5NP identifies a vehicle built by Hyundai in United States, covering Alabama-built Sonata and Elantra. The first character, 5, is the region marker; the two that follow narrow it to the manufacturer and division.
Other Hyundai codes
Large manufacturers hold several WMIs, usually split by plant or vehicle class.
Also built in United States
Questions
›What car has a VIN starting with 5NP?
A Hyundai built in United States — typically Alabama-built Sonata and Elantra. The three characters identify the manufacturer and plant region, not the specific model; characters 4–8 describe the model itself.
›Is 5NP the same as the country of origin?
The first character alone gives the region — 5 indicates United States. All three together identify the specific manufacturer and division within it.
›Can I tell the model year from 5NP?
No. The WMI says who built the vehicle, not when. Character 10 carries the model year, and character 7 helps resolve which of its two possible years applies.