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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Meaning Of V.I.N.
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Meaning Of V.I.N.
The meaning of the V.I.N. is as follows:
]4S3BNAA6XG1002001[
The starting and ending brackets (][) are stop marks.
| Digits | Code | Meaning | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | 4S3 | Manufacturer body area | 4S3: Except for OUTBACK model 4S4: OUTBACK model |
| 4 | B | Car line | B: LEGACY/OUTBACK |
| 5 | N | Body type | N: Sedan S: OUTBACK |
| 6 | A | Total emission and destination | A: 2.5 L for U5 B: 2.5 L for U6 C: 2.5 L for C0 D: 2.5 L for C5 E: 3.6 L for U4 F: 3.6 L for C0 |
| 7 | A | Grade | A: Base C: Premium + AWP D: Premium + AWP + M/R E: Premium + AWP + Navi + M/R F: Premium + AWP + EyeSight G: Premium + AWP + M/R + EyeSight H: Premium + AWP + M/R + EyeSight + Navi J: Limited K: Limited + M/R L: Limited + M/R + Navi N: Limited + M/R + EyeSight + Navi |
| 8 | 6 | Restraint system or GVWR Class | 6: Manual belt, dual airbag, side airbag for seat back + curtain airbag for roof, front seat cushion airbag (except for OUTBACK model) C: Manual belt, dual airbag, side airbag for seat back + curtain airbag for roof, front seat cushion airbag, class C (GVWR 4, 001 - 5, 000 lb) (for OUTBACK model) |
| 9 | X | Check numbers | 0 - 9 & X |
| 10 | G | Model year | G: 2016MY |
| 11 | 1 | Transmission type | 1: Full-time AWD 6MT 3: Full-time AWD CVT |
| 12 - 17 | 002001 | Serial number | 002001 - 199999: Sedan 200001 - 399999: OUTBACK |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.