(NOTE: Although "VIN" technically includes the word "number," people frequently use the phrase "VIN number" in their searches, which is why we're following that convention here.) Yes, but it depends on the information you're looking for. If you want to check for any open recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's VIN lookup tool is free to use. If you're simply looking to decode your VIN to find out where it was made and other pieces of trivia, take a look at this article on Edmunds. Finally, if you need a full vehicle history report, you'll have to either find a used car on a dealership website or pay for the report yourself. Learn more