Maserati VIN Decoder
Decode any Maserati VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character vehicle identification number from your Maserati into the decoder above and get the model, year, engine, trim, factory options, plant of origin, and recall status instantly, with no sign-up and no credit card.
This page is the Maserati VIN hub. Below you’ll find Maserati-specific WMI codes, the brand’s assembly locations, a position-by-position guide to reading a Maserati VIN, where to find the VIN on your Maserati, and direct links to Maserati VIN decoders for individual models.
About Maserati
Maserati was founded on December 1, 1914, in Bologna, Italy, by the Maserati brothers: Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, Ettore, and Ernesto. The trident logo, adopted in 1926, was inspired by the statue of Neptune in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore and sketched by a sixth brother, Mario, who chose art over engineering. In 1937 the Orsi family bought the company, and by 1940 its headquarters had relocated to Modena, Italy, where Maserati remains based today.
Fiat took control of Maserati in 1993, and the brand later passed through Ferrari’s management before returning to the Fiat Group in 2005. Today Maserati is owned by Stellantis, the automotive group formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. That makes Maserati a sister brand to Fiat under the same parent company, not a Fiat sub-brand; the two badges are decoded separately on this site because they carry distinct WMI codes, model lines, and factory footprints.
Maserati’s current lineup includes the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, the Levante SUV, the MC20 supercar, and the GranTurismo (with the GranCabrio convertible variant). Production is split between two Italian hubs. The historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena builds the MC20, MC20 Cielo, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio, along with the Nettuno V6 engine that powers them. The Turin area, at the Mirafiori and Grugliasco facilities, has built the Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte.
Maserati WMI codes (positions 1-3)
The first three characters of your VIN, the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), tell you who built the vehicle and where. The WMI is assigned by SAE International on behalf of ISO, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publishes the official registry. Here are the WMIs on record for Maserati:
| WMI | Country of build | Vehicle type |
|---|---|---|
| ZAM | Italy | Maserati passenger car |
| ZC2 | Italy | Maserati passenger car |
| ZN6 | Italy | Maserati multipurpose passenger vehicle (Levante) |
All three WMIs trace back to Maserati S.p.A. in Italy; there is no US-assembled Maserati, unlike some other Stellantis brands. If your Maserati VIN begins with any of the codes above, it’s a genuine Maserati. A VIN starting with an unlisted WMI may indicate a rebadge, a data-entry error, or a counterfeit. Decode the full VIN with the tool above to confirm.
How to read a Maserati VIN: position by position
Every Maserati built since 1981 uses the ISO 3779 17-character standard. The 17 characters split into three blocks:
| Block | Positions | What it encodes |
|---|---|---|
| World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 1 – 3 | Country and manufacturer |
| Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) | 4 – 8 | Model, body, engine, restraints |
| Check digit | 9 | Math-validated control character |
| Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS) | 10 – 17 | Model year, plant, serial |
Here is what each position means specifically on a Maserati:
Positions 1-3: World Manufacturer Identifier
See the WMI table above. Because every Maserati WMI on record is Italian, position 1 will read “Z” on a genuine Maserati. This is different from brands that assemble the same nameplate across several countries; a Maserati VIN is a strong signal the car left an Italian factory regardless of where it was later sold or titled.
Positions 4-8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
These five characters identify the model line (Ghibli, Quattroporte, Levante, GranTurismo, MC20), body style, engine displacement, and restraint system fitted to that specific configuration. The decoder above cross-references this block against Maserati’s build data to return the model and trim.
Position 9: Check digit
The check digit is the most important single character in any VIN. It is calculated from the other 16 characters using a fixed weighting table and modulo-11 math. If even one character of a Maserati VIN is mistyped, the check digit will not match, and any compliant decoder, DMV, or insurance system will flag the VIN as invalid.
Position 10: Model year
The 10th character maps to a model year on a 30-year cycle used across the industry, including Maserati. Skim the chart below to translate yours:
| Char | Year | Char | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 2024 | F | 2015 |
| S | 2025 | E | 2014 |
| T | 2026 | D | 2013 |
| V | 2027 | C | 2012 |
| W | 2028 | B | 2011 |
| X | 2029 | A | 2010 |
| Y | 2030 | 9 | 2009 |
| 1 | 2031 | 8 | 2008 |
| 2 | 2032 | 7 | 2007 |
| 3 | 2033 | 6 | 2006 |
The letters I, O, and Q are never used in any VIN, including Maserati, because they look too similar to the digits 1 and 0.
Position 11: Assembly plant
The single character at position 11 identifies which factory built the car. On a Maserati this distinguishes between the Modena plant (MC20, MC20 Cielo, GranTurismo, GranCabrio) and the Turin-area plants (Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte). Maserati does not publish a public plant-letter key the way some mass-market manufacturers do, so the decoder above matches this character against Maserati’s internal build data rather than a fixed public table.
Positions 12-17: Serial number
The final six characters are the production sequence number stamped on your specific Maserati as it rolled off the line. Combined with the previous 11 characters, this makes every Maserati VIN globally unique.
Where to find the VIN on a Maserati
You can find your Maserati VIN in several places. The lower-left windshield and the door jamb are the easiest to read; the others are useful when one of those labels has been damaged or replaced.
- Lower-left corner of the windshield, visible from outside
- Driver’s side door jamb sticker (VIN, type approval, paint, and interior codes)
- Stamped on the engine bay or front chassis rail
- Vehicle title, registration, and Maserati dealer service records
If your Maserati is older and built before 1981, the chassis number is shorter than 17 characters and follows a pre-standardization format used by Maserati at the time. For pre-1981 vehicles, use our classic car VIN decoder guide.
Check Maserati recalls and safety information
Open and historic recalls on Maserati vehicles are tracked by national transport authorities. The fastest way to check a specific Maserati:
- Decode the VIN with the tool above to confirm the model and model year
- Cross-reference the 17-character VIN with the Maserati recall lookup (US) and NHTSA’s recall database
- Review any open safety actions and contact your nearest authorized Maserati service center for free repair
Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decode my Maserati VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN from your Maserati’s windshield, driver-side door jamb, or vehicle title into the decoder at the top of this page. Results return in seconds and include make, model, model year, body style, engine, transmission, plant of origin, and open NHTSA recalls. No registration is required.
Where is the VIN on my Maserati?
The two easiest spots are the lower-left corner of the windshield (visible from outside the car) and the driver-side door jamb sticker. Both locations are required by federal labeling regulation on every road-going Maserati sold in North America and the EU.
Is the Maserati VIN decoder free?
Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Maserati VIN free of charge with no sign-up or credit card. Full vehicle history reports, including ownership records, accident history, and odometer history, are available as an optional paid upgrade.
What does the VIN tell me about my Maserati?
A VIN decode confirms the original factory configuration of your Maserati: model, year, body style, engine, transmission, trim level, factory options, plant of origin, and any recall actions issued against that VIN. It does not record color (which is on the build sheet), current mileage, accident history, or ownership chain. For those, you need a paid vehicle history report.
Is Maserati the same company as Fiat?
No. Maserati and Fiat are separate brands that both sit under the Stellantis umbrella today, alongside marques like Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Jeep. Fiat owned Maserati directly for a stretch after 1993, but the two have always used different WMI codes, factories, and model lineups, and this site decodes them as separate brands.
Can a Maserati VIN be faked?
The 17 characters themselves can be retyped, but the check digit at position 9 makes silent tampering nearly impossible: any single-character change breaks the math. Maserati VIN plates are tamper-resistant by federal standard. If you suspect a cloned VIN, our guide how to check if a car is stolen by VIN walks through the next steps.
Decode any Maserati VIN free
Type your 17-character Maserati VIN into the decoder at the top of this page and get a full breakdown instantly. To learn more about VIN structure in general, see our guides:
