Why does my VIN start with ZAR?

Z marks Italy in the ISO WMI system; AR stands for Alfa Romeo. Passenger Alfas use this WMI.

How do you spot a Quadrifoglio in the VIN?

Quadrifoglio models have a distinct VDS code tied to the 2.9 biturbo V6 (Ferrari-derived). The ZAR prefix stays the same; only the technical section changes.

Are all Alfa Romeos built in Italy?

Not since 2024. The Junior is assembled in Tychy, Poland. Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale remain Italian (Cassino and Pomigliano).

How do I get my Alfa's factory configuration?

Give your VIN to an Alfa Romeo dealer. The Stellantis network uses eLUMS to show the full specification.

Are classic Alfas supported?

Yes for all models after 1981 with a 17-character VIN: 147, 156, 159, Brera, Spider and GT are decodable.

How do I check a recall in France?

Use alfaromeo.fr, the DGCCRF database or a Stellantis retail point with your VIN.

Is the Alfa Romeo VIN the same as the chassis number?

Yes — it is a single identifier. "Chassis number" is the older European wording.

Does the Tonale PHEV use a different VIN from the ICE version?

The ZAR WMI is shared, but VDS codes separate the plug-in hybrid from the purely combustion version.

Alfa Romeo VIN Decoder

Enter your Alfa Romeo's VIN to decode its technical specifications, trim and production history.

Alfa Romeo VIN Decoder

Enter your Alfa Romeo's VIN to decode its technical specifications, trim and production history.

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Alfa Romeo VIN Decoder

Dive Into Your Vehicle's Identity

Behind every Alfa Romeo is a 17-character VIN that traces its industrial story: model, powertrain, assembly line and model year.

The ZAR Prefix: Italian DNA

Alfa Romeo S.p.A., part of Stellantis since the merger with PSA, uses WMIs that reflect its transalpine roots:

WMI PREFIX	ENTITY	COUNTRY
ZAR	Alfa Romeo S.p.A.	Italy
ZFA	Fiat (Stellantis Group)	Italy
ZAM	Maserati (Stellantis Group)	Italy

Positions 4–8: The Alfa Romeo Technical Signature

The VDS block identifies the range (Giulia, Stelvio, Tonale, Giulietta, 4C, Junior), body style and powertrain. The 2.9-litre Ferrari-derived biturbo V6 reserved for Quadrifoglio models produces a distinctive VDS code. MultiAir four-cylinder engines and plug-in hybrid powertrains each leave their own imprint.

Notable Alfa Romeo powertrain families in the VDS:

2.9 V6 biturbo (Quadrifoglio (Ferrari-derived))

MultiAir (four-cylinder petrol)

PHEV (plug-in hybrid (e.g. Tonale))

Alfa Romeo Plants and the 11th Character

Alfa Romeo's industrial footprint was long exclusively Italian before Tychy in Poland joined more recently.

Cassino (Italy)

Giulia, Stelvio

Pomigliano d'Arco (Italy)

Tonale

Tychy (Poland)

Junior

Mirafiori (Turin, Italy)

Special models (historical)

Reading a Real-World Alfa Romeo VIN

ZAR 949 00 A L C 123456

ZAR

Alfa Romeo, Italy

949

Stelvio

Engine / body variant

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Model year code (ISO 3779, position 10)

Cassino plant (position 11)

123456

Production sequence number

Alfa Romeo Model-by-Model Decode

Platform, plant and powertrain at a glance.

Current and recent lines

MODEL	PLATFORM / PLANT	POWERTRAINS / NOTES
Giulia (952)	Giorgio architecture, Cassino	2.0 turbo petrol, 2.2 diesel, Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 biturbo (510 hp)
Stelvio (949)	Giorgio with Giulia, Cassino	Same line-up: 2.0 turbo, 2.2 diesel, Quadrifoglio V6
Tonale (DX)	Evolved Giorgio, Pomigliano	Plug-in hybrid; first Alfa with NFT-backed traceability certificate
Junior (601)	STLA Small, Tychy (Poland)	First Alfa assembled outside Italy; BEV and mild hybrid

Giulia (952) — the sports sedan

Built at Cassino on the Giorgio architecture, the Giulia is offered as 2.0 turbo petrol, 2.2 diesel and Quadrifoglio (2.9 V6 biturbo, 510 hp). The latter carries a dedicated VDS code that sets it apart from standard versions immediately.

Stelvio (949) — the SUV with a sporting soul

The Stelvio shares the Giorgio platform with the Giulia and leaves the same Cassino plant. The engine range matches: 2.0 turbo, 2.2 diesel and Quadrifoglio V6.

Tonale (DX) — the compact hybrid

Produced at Pomigliano d'Arco on the evolved Giorgio platform, the Tonale introduces plug-in hybrid power to Alfa Romeo. It is also the first Alfa to include an NFT certificate for vehicle traceability.

Junior (601) — the latest arrival

The first Alfa assembled outside Italy, the Junior is built at the Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland. Offered as fully electric and mild hybrid, it uses the STLA Small platform.

Alfa Romeo Trims and Stellantis Option Codes

Equipment is organised beyond the bare VIN as follows:

Trim grades

Alfa Romeo ranks equipment under Super, Sprint, Ti, Veloce and Quadrifoglio. Each level bundles a predefined set of options.

Stellantis option codes

Internal alphanumeric references. Dealers pull factory specification from the VIN through the Stellantis eLUMS / Mopar portal.

Dealer configuration lookup

Present your VIN at an Alfa Romeo dealer to retrieve the full build sheet from Stellantis systems.

Alfa Romeo Recalls in France

Check alfaromeo.fr or visit a Stellantis dealer with your VIN. Recall campaigns are also listed in the European RAPEX database and on the DGCCRF website.

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