How to Determine if Your Car is OBD II Compatible

The most straightforward way to determine if your car is OBD II compatible is by checking the "Vehicle Emission Control Information Label." This label is mandatory for every car sold in North America. It is usually located inside the hood, on the engine valve cover, or on the radiator shroud. The label will indicate whether the vehicle is OBD II certified, often with terms like "OBD: II" or "OBD II Certified."

If you cannot find any OBD II information on the label, you can use the following list to identify whether your vehicle complies with OBD II standards. The list specifies the year after which cars in most countries or regions must comply with OBD II regulations. Note that in Europe, OBD II is commonly referred to as EOBD, in Japan as JOBD, and in North America and other regions as OBD II.

Country/Region
Algeria: 2014,
Argentina: 2009,
Australia: 2006 (gas), 2007 (diesel),
Bahrain: 2018,
Brazil: 2007 (gas), 2015 (diesel),
Canada: 1998,
China: 2009 (gas), 2011 (diesel),
Chile: 2013 (diesel), 2014 (gas),
European Union: 2001 (gas), 2004 (diesel),
Hong Kong: 2006,
Israel: 2003,
India: 2017,
Japan: 2008,
Mexico: 2006,
Morocco: 2011,
New Zealand: 2006 (gas), 2007 (diesel),
Nigeria: 2015,
Oman: 2018,
Philippines: 2016,
Qatar: 2018,
Russia: 2012,
Saudi Arabia: 2018,
Singapore: 2014,
South Korea: 2010,
Taiwan: 2008,
Thailand: 2013,
Turkey: 2013,
United Arab Emirates: 2018,
United States: 1996,
Vietnam: 2017,
Yemen: 2018.

This list generally applies to passenger cars and light-duty trucks.