How to decode a 2017 Acura RLX VIN

Characters 1-3 of a 2017 Acura RLX VIN

A World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is a unique code used to identify the manufacturer of a vehicle globally. It forms the initial characters of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which provides detailed information about the vehicle, including its manufacture year, make, and model. For instance, an Acura RLX from 2017 has a WMI of “JH4”, indicating it was manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in Japan. This specific WMI code not only confirms the car’s origin from one of Honda’s facilities in Tokyo, Musashi, but also classifies the vehicle as a passenger car. Understanding a WMI can offer valuable insights into a vehicle’s history and specifications.

List of WMI Codes for a 2017 Acura RLX

WMI: JH4

Model Years Covered: 2014-2020
Example VIN: JH4KC2F90HC000042
Manufacturer Name: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Vehicle Type: Passenger Car
City: Tokyo
State or Province: Musashi
Country: Japan

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a 2017 Acura RLX VIN

These characters correspond to components like:

Engine type
Transmission
Model or trim
Body style
Gross vehicle weight range

Below find the known vehicle descriptor codes for a 2017 Acura RLX:

Known VDS for a 2017 Acura RLX
KC2F9	KC1F9	KC1F5	KC2F5

Auto manufacturers have some discretion to decide how they want to code this section, but its contents and decoded results are generally consistent.

Character 9 is the “check digit” in a 2017 Acura RLX VIN.

Based on a formula developed by the US Department of Transportation, it helps reduce fraud by ensuring the validity of the VIN.

10th Character in the 2017 Acura RLX VIN — Year Code

Year Code	Year
H	2017

11th Character in the 2017 Acura RLX VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known 2017 Acura RLX Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code	Plant City	Plant State	Plant Country	Plant Company Name	Example VIN
C	Sayama	Saitama	Japan		JH4KC2F90HC000042

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a 2017 Acura RLX

The final 6 characters in a 2017 Acura RLX’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a 2017 Acura RLX’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your 2017 Acura RLX is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

Look at the dashboard on the driver’s side of your 2017 Acura RLX. Typically, the VIN can be seen through the lower corner of the windshield.
Open the driver’s door and examine the door jamb area. Your Acura RLX should have a VIN plate or sticker in that location where the door latches when closed.
Check the front engine block, as VINs are often stamped onto the metal surface of the engine compartment.
Review your vehicle’s documentation such as the title, registration, or insurance paperwork, which should all contain the VIN of your Acura RLX.
If your vehicle has a spare tire well in the trunk, you may find the VIN stamped nearby or on the covering lid over the spare tire.
Inspect the frame underneath the vehicle near the driver’s side. The VIN could be stamped in this area visible when looking under the Acura RLX.

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Sample VIN Decode Report for a 2017 Acura RLX

Vehicle Spec	Value
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)	Standard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Standard
Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs	Standard
Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound (for Hybrid and EV only)	Standard
Backup Camera	Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)	Standard
Body Class	Sedan/Saloon
Curb Weight (pounds)	4312
Curtain Air Bag Locations	1st and 2nd Rows
Daytime Running Light (DRL)	Standard
Displacement (CC)	3474.057568
Displacement (CI)	212
Displacement (L)	3.474057568
Doors	4
Drive Type	AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)	Standard
Electrification Level	HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Engine Brake (hp) From	377
Engine Configuration	V-Shaped
Engine Model	JNB1
Engine Number of Cylinders	6
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Standard
Front Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Type - Primary	Gasoline
Fuel Type - Secondary	Electric
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From	Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Keyless Ignition	Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)	Standard
Model	RLX
Model Year	2017
Number of Seat Rows	2
Number of Seats	5
Other Restraint System Info	seat belts: front, rear, rear center
Plant City	Sayama
Plant Company Name
Plant Country	Japan
Plant State	Saitama
Seat Belt Type	Manual
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching	Standard
Series	Sport Hybrid with Advance Pkg
Side Air Bag Locations	1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type	Direct
Traction Control	Standard
Transmission Speeds	7
Transmission Style	Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Valve Train Design	Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor	JH4KC2F9*HC
Vehicle Type	Passenger Car
Sample_VIN	JH4KC2F90HC000042