I searched and didn't find any existing threads on this topic. So I understand the 2010 Elantra got a marginal IIHS side impact crash test but that vehicles built after 11/2009 are substantially safer.

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f20a9f8/0

So what I am trying to find out is if there is a reliable way to get the build date out of a VIN. It looks like the last 7 digits are the plant followed by a sequence number. Has anyone been able to tie the sequence number to a build date?

Thanks

 

The build date is stamed on the plate attached to the drivers door frame with the VIN:


See this example:

It's the date in the upper left just under the Hyundai (H)

 

Excellent! Thanks