A serial number is a unique identifier assigned to every Dyson product, including each individual vacuum cleaner. All Dyson serial numbers have a uniform global format and contain between 10 and 13 characters.
The serial number contains key information such as the model name, or more accurately, the modification number. The number also includes the sales region code and a randomly generated unique number assigned to a specific device.
What did Dyson serial number mean?
Any Dyson product serial number looks like this: XXX-XX-XXXXXXXX

For example: V2P-US-1293992A
V2P is the segment that indicates the specific modification number of a vacuum cleaner. A single model can have numerous variations under this code, reflecting differences such as design updates, technical changes, or simply a different color option.
US – this part indicates the region for which the vacuum cleaner is manufactured. It usually coincides with the international country code, although in some cases it may represent a broader regional designation. For example, a single EU code is used for European countries.
1293992 is a random set of characters which is not repeated. It’s unique to each machine.
A – means a brand-new machine, not a refurbished one.
Dyson Stick vacuum serial numbers
The DC35 model has been produced since 2009 and had approximately 3–4 variations. The DC44 appeared in 2012 with 1–2 versions, while the DC45 of the same year had around 5–6. The V6 series, starting in 2015, included roughly 15–20 modifications, the V7 from 2017 had about 15–20, and the V8, launched in 2016, had more than 40. The V10 (2018) and V11 (2019) models had approximately 10–15 and 5–10 versions, respectively. The V12 series (2020) included about 5–10 modifications, the V15 (2021–2023) had around 10–20, and the Gen5 series (2023) featured roughly 3–5 variations.
| Release Date | Stick Vacuum Cleaner | Model Number | Serial Number Prefixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dyson DC35 | DC35 | HH3-EU, CD7-EU, HH4-FR, HH3-FR |
| 2012 | Dyson DC44 | DC44 | DX5 |
| 2012 | Dyson DC45 | DC45 | MC9, AG4, DW4, GD7, MD1, DW5 |
| 2015 | Dyson V6 | SV09, SV05, SV04, SV03, HH08, DC72, DC74, DC58, DC59, DC61, DC62 | RD8, MW2, JV3, JZ1, JY7, VG5, VG6, JZ2, PJ5, JY9, RE4, RE3, WT5, WS7, WS8, WS9, JY8 |
| 2016 | Dyson V8 | SV10 | YH5, RA8, RA9, VE8, ZH2, ZH1, C3G, C3U, A8D, WZ8, RB7, RB9, RC2, PM9, YA5, U8G, H5C, H5B, PM8, RC8, A1Y, A1Z, H5E, C1P, TT9, N5E, N6P, H3M, U8B, U1C, U7X, U8V, U9M, U9J, U8C, U9K, U1A, U7C, U7D, Z3T, H5F, H5P, G5W, N6T, E5A, YA4, B9F, B2R, ZH2, C3F, G1K, B6V, RA9, VE7, VE6 |
| 2016 | Dyson V8 Absolute | SV25 | U18 |
| 2017 | Dyson V7 | SV11, SV07, SV06, HH11 | G1W, UF2, ZR7, TN2, B4M, TN4, TM9, TM7, TM8, TN1, TN5, TN3, N7E, RE2, JM6, JM7, WE3 |
| 2018 | Dyson V10 | SV12, SV12GB | 5C, YJ5, YJ6, ZE8, YG2, ZE7, ZE6, ZS5, ZS4, C3M, B6W, E6N |
| 2019 | Dyson V11 | SV15 | H4S |
| 2020 | Dyson Outsize | SV16 | 1AJ |
| 2020 | Dyson Outsize Plus | SV29 | T8Y |
| 2020 | Dyson V12 | SV26, SV20 | S3E, 8EJ |
| 2021 | Dyson V15 Detect | SV30 | RJ3, U38, V2G |
| 2021 | Dyson V15 Detect Absolute | SV22 | V2R, Z5W, U8M, V2R, U3G |
| 2022 | Dyson V12 Detect Slim | SV30, SV46 | T8J, T8G, 5BW, U9P |
| 2023 | Dyson V15s Detect Submarine | SV47 | 2DX, 2BX |
| 2023 | Dyson Gen5outsize | SV24 | 1AK |
| 2023 | Dyson G5 Fluffy | SV19 | Z2W, N8Z |
| 2023 | Dyson Gen5detect Absolute | SV23 | Z8C, V2R |
Dyson Upright vacuum serial numbers
The serial number of the Dyson Upright vacuum is tucked away behind the dust bin, on the underside of the machine, or behind the handle.
| Upright vacuum cleaner | Model Number | Release Date | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson DC01 | DC01 | 1993 | 317 |
| Dyson DC03 | DC03 | 1997 | 034,210 |
| Dyson DC04 | DC04 | 1998 | 063 |
| Dyson DC07 | DC07 | 2001 | 116, 139, 110, 111, |
| Dyson DC14 | DC14 | 2004 | 247, 175, 440, 570, 174, 173, 226 |
| Dyson DC15 | DC15 | 2005 | 203,206 |
| Dyson DC17 | DC 17 | 2006 | 260, 261, 267, 270, 272 |
| Dyson DC18 | DC18 | 2006 | 327 |
| Dyson DC18 | DC19 | 2006 | 402 |
| Dyson DC24 | DC24 | 2008 | 532 |
| Dyson DC25 | DC25 | 2008 | 485 |
| Dyson DC28 | DC28 | 2010 | HP3 |
| Dyson DC29 | DC29 | 2010 | 729 |
| Dyson DC33 | DC33 | 2011 | HM5, HR1 |
| Dyson DC34 | DC34 | 2009 | CG4 |
| Dyson DC40 | DC40 | 2012 | FD1 |
| Dyson DC41 | DC41 | 2013 | HR3 |
| Dyson DC50 | DC50 | 2012 | AS9 |
| Dyson DC51 | DC51 | 2012 | HS1 |
| Dyson Ball | DC 65 | 2015 | GJ7 |
| Dyson Light Ball | UP15 | 2018 | VF9, PB7 |
| Dyson Ball Anima 3 | UP30 | 2022 | V2P |
Dyson Robot vacuum serial number
The Dyson Robot vacuum’s serial number is behind the dust collection container. The serial number is behind the vacuum cleaner stand cover in the new Dyson 360 vis nav.
| Dyson robot vacuum | Model Number | Release Date | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson 360 Eye | RB01 | 2014 | JJ5 |
| Dyson 360 Heurist | RB02 | 2018 | ZX7 |
| Dyson 360 vis nav | RB03 | 2023 | H8U |
Dyson Canister vacuum serial numbers
Check the Dyson Canister vacuum sticker behind the dust container or at the vacuum’s base to find the serial number.
| Dyson canister vacuum | Model Number | Release Date | Serial Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Ball | UP13 | 2005 | TK3, MG9, D9S, WR6 |
| Dyson Ball | CY27 | 2014 | VZ9, WA1, UZ3, WA2, WA5, WA4, WA3 |
| Dyson Cinetic Ball | UP14 | 2015 | JD3, MB9, JD1 |
| Dyson Big Ball | CY23, CY28 | 2015 | PY2, PJ2, PX9, PV4, PN2, RD9, PZ8, VK6, VZ1, UZ4, VK7, VK9, VK8 |
| Dyson Cinetic Big Ball | CY22, CY26 | 2015 | PZ4, PV3, PH8, PR5, WP4, VH1, VZ2, VZ3 |
| Dyson Multi floor | UP19 | 2019 | TJ4 |
| Dyson Animal | UP20 | 2020 | TJ7 |
| Dyson Ball Animal | UP30 | 2021 | U1J |





