Data Source

NHTSA vPIC Official Data Layer

A manufacturer-submission-based source for VIN, WMI, manufacturer, make and vehicle variables focused on the US market.

Technical identity and system architecture2 sourcesUpdated 2026-07-31

Vehicle Identity and Application Matching

Overview

AutoAtlas uses vPIC not as the whole global archive but as an official identity and VIN-decoding layer focused on the United States.

The standalone database is used for VIN decoding, while the API supplies makes, models, manufacturers and variable lists. Every import is tracked by version, date and source identity.

Identity and Key Facts

Institution
NHTSA
Layer code
ODVDS-01
Standalone DB
VIN decoding
API
Make/model/manufacturer/variables

Other names and search terms

vPIC databaseNHTSA VIN data

Technical Sources and Verification

  1. NHTSA vPIC Downloads
  2. NHTSA Vehicle API