If you want to drive for Uber, you need to have access to a vehicle that meets all of the current requirements.
You a few options: You can use a vehicle you already own, you can rent a vehicle through Uber, or you can buy a qualifying car.
Read on to learn the current Uber vehicle requirements, then see a list of example cars that you can use for each Uber ride type.
And if your car doesn’t qualify, learn how to rent a qualifying car through the Uber rental programs with Hertz, Avis, and more.
What you need to know
- Uber accepts 4-door vehicles that are 15 years old or newer. Some areas may require a newer vehicle (see full table of requirements in every state)
- Many states require a vehicle inspection
- All drivers must pass a background screening
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Article contents
- Uber vehicle requirements
- The Uber vehicle inspection
- How to rent a car for Uber
- Complete list of model year requirements by state
Uber Vehicle Requirements for 2025
- Vehicle must be 15 years old or newer
- Must be a four-door car, truck, or minivan. Manual (standard) transmission is OK
- Vehicle must have at least 5 factory-installed seatbelts
- Some cities require a mechanical vehicle inspection
- Valid insurance: Driver’s name must be on the insurance for the vehicle
- Registration: Does NOT have to be in the driver’s name
- Only Uber-approved rentals are accepted
- Driver must pass a background check and driving record check
Vehicles that DON’T qualify for any Uber service
- No full-size vans (Ford Transit, Ford E-Series, GMC Savana, etc)
- No taxis or taxi-style paint
- No salvage title or rebuilt title
Need a car? How to rent a car for Uber
Uber’s vehicle search tool: See the full list of vehicles that qualify for Uber in your city
Use Uber’s vehicle search tool to see a list of eligible vehicles and the maximum vehicle age allowed for each service.
The search tool can also tell you which Uber service each vehicle qualifies for. For example, an SUV will qualify for UberX and XL.
Uber finally created an easily searchable list of vehicles for every city
Search for a make and model to see what qualifies
Need a car for Uber? Rental options
If you don’t currently have access to a car that qualifies for Uber, you can rent a car through the Uber Vehicle Marketplace.
- Uber rentals start at $250 per week, with insurance and maintenance included
- Electric vehicles are available
- Some rentals qualify for Comfort, Green, and other premium ride types
Uber X vehicle requirements
Uber X is the standard economy Uber service that accommodates up to 4 passengers.
Most 4-door vehicles that are 15 years old or newer will qualify as long as the vehicle is in good mechanical and cosmetic condition.
A few cities require newer vehicles, typically 10 years old or newer.
Uber X vehicles must meet these requirements:
- 15 years years old or newer in most cities
- Check Uber’s vehicle search tool for specific info about your city
- Must have five seat belts (room for four passengers)
- Four full doors: No center-opening rear doors (Honda Element) or three doors (Hyundai Veloster)
Cars that qualify for UberX
Note: Not a complete list
Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Mazda3 and Mazda6, Toyota Camry and Corolla, Ford Focus, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Cruz, Chevrolet Cobalt, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, Chrysler 300 and 200.
Related Topics
- What’s the Difference Between UberX, XL, Select, and Black?
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- How to Rent a Car for Uber
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Uber XL vehicle requirements
Uber XL is for groups of 5–6 passengers or for passengers who need extra space for luggage. Most minivans and SUVs with a large third row typically qualify for XL.
Prices for XL are higher than X, so you can potentially earn more money per ride if you drive an XL vehicle. Uber XL is a commonly requested ride type for airport passengers.
- Must seat six passengers (7 factory-installed seatbelts)
- Typically same model year requirement as Uber X, but it can vary
- No full-size vans or box trucks
Example of vehicles that qualify for UberXL
Note: This is not a complete list
GMC Acadia, Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Dodge Durango, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Yukon XL, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Quest, Chevy Traverse, Hyundai Santa Fe
Uber Comfort vehicle requirements
Uber Comfort offers newer, arger vehicles with more legroom at a lower price than UberXL and Black. Uber Comfort is a popular option for airport trips and for riders who don’t want to ride in a compact car.
- Vehicle must be 8 years old or newer and featured on the premium vehicle eligibility list
- Vehicle must have more legroom than smaller cars
- Drivers must have at least 100 rides and a rating of 4.85 or higher
- Some cities require 250 rides
Vehicles that qualify for Uber Comfort
Note: Not a complete list
Sedans: Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Volkswagen Passat
SUVs: Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Kia Sorrento, Mazda CX-9, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Chevrolet Blazer, Volkswagen Atlas
Uber Black and Black SUV vehicle requirements
Uber Black and Black SUV are luxury services with the highest vehicle standards.
- Vehicle must be 5 years old or newer (currently 2019) and featured on the premium vehicle eligibility list
- Black paint, black leather interior
- Commercial registration and insurance
- Must have city-specific airport permits (when required)
- Full Uber black requirements and how to qualify for Black service
Vehicles that qualify for Black and Black SUV
Note: Not a complete list
Uber Black cars: Audi A6 A7 A8, BMW 5 & 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S, Jaguar XF and XJ, Cadillac XTS
Uber SUV: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Lincoln Navigator, GMC Yukon XL, Infiniti QX80, Mercedes GL-Class, Lexus LX
Uber Premier and Premier SUV vehicle requirements
Uber Premier and Premier SUV are luxury ride types in cities that don’t have Uber Black and SUV. This cost is approximately twice as high as an Uber X. Uber Premier is similar to Uber Black, but drivers aren’t required to have commercial registration.
- Vehicle must be 6 years old or newer. Currently 2018 models are accepted
- Must be on the approved list of luxury vehicles
- Use the Uber vehicle search tool to see qualifying models qualify
Vehicles that qualify for Premier and Premier SUV
Note: Not a complete list
Uber Premier: Audi6 series and up, BMW 5 series and up, Cadillac CTS, Genesis, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes E-Class and up, Porsche, Tesla, Volvo.
Example Premier SUV: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition, Infiniti SUVs, Land Rover
Uber Green vehicle requirements
Uber Green is a ride in an electric or hybrid vehicle. There is a $1 surcharge to passengers: half goes to drivers, and half goes to Uber’s green initiatives.
- Hybrid or electric vehicles that meet Uber X requirements
- 5 factory installed seatbelts
- Not available in all cities
Vehicles that qualify for Premier and Premier SUV
Note: Not a complete list
All Tesla models, Toyota Prius, Honda Accord Hybrid, Toyota Camry and Rav4 Hybrid, Hyundai IONIQ electric.
Uber Lux vehicle requirements
A luxury car service that only accepts the top models from luxury automakers.
- Full-size luxury vehicle
- Commercial insurance required
- Available in California and NYC
Vehicles that qualify for Lux
Note: Not a complete list
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S, Range Rover, Jaguar XK, Lexus LS, Bentley, Maybach, Rolls Royce
Special vehicle requirements for NYC
Uber vehicles and drivers in New York City must comply with rules set by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). NYC vehicles must have TLC plates and commercial insurance.
In NYC, Uber vehicles can be 15 years old or newer.
Uber Eats vehicle requirements
Uber Eats is an on-demand food delivery service that has easier vehicle requirements. The main difference is that Uber Eats accepts vehicles with 2 doors, and your vehicle can be older.
Uber Eats vehicles must be 20 years old or newer in some cities, while others only allow 15 years old or newer. Read more about driving for Uber Eats here.
The Uber Vehicle Inspection
In many cities, you must have your vehicle inspected before you can begin accepting ride requests. You can have your vehicle inspected at an Uber-affiliated location or a state-certified mechanic.
Inspections at Uber-affiliated locations may be free or low-cost. Independent mechanics typically charge around $30 for an inspection.
The inspection covers the basic mechanical condition of your car: Brakes, tires, lights, windows, and safety features are inspected.
You will get ride requests for every service that your car qualifies for
If you drive for Uber with a vehicle that is eligible for more than one service, you will get ride requests for all the services your vehicle is eligible for.
For example, if you drive an SUV that qualifies for XL, you will receive ride requests for Uber X and XL by default. You can choose to enable or disable ride requests from other Uber services in your Driving Preferences.
How to enable or disable requests for other Uber ride types
Visiting the Driving Preferences menu in the Uber driver app to select the types of trip requests you receive.
For example, if you have an XL vehicle, you can disable Uber X requests and only allow XL requests.
Tap the bottom area of the home screen to open your Trip Planner. Then tap the icon with two lines to open Driving Preferences. Tap on a service to enable or disable requests from that service.
Choose what type of ride requests you receive in Driving Preferences
One warning: The ride volume of higher-cost services like UberXL and Comfort is typically much lower than the volume of UberX rides. Most drivers accept ride requests from all Uber services to stay busy.
You might not get enough requests if you limit yourself to only one ride type.
Aging out of the system: Your car can become too old for Uber
It is possible for your car to age out of Uber’s system. Uber updates their model year requirement every year, typically a few months into the new year.
When your car no longer matches the minimum model year requirement, you will no longer be able to go online with that vehicle.
Find out: Does your car qualify for Uber?
The best way to find out if your car qualifies for Uber is to go to the search tool at Uber.com and enter your city and vehicle model.
Ultimately, the only way to determine if your car qualifies is to go through the application process.
After you let Uber know what kind of car you have and provide basic personal information, Uber will tell you if you should move forward to complete the background check and vehicle inspection.
Complete list of model year requirements
Search for your state to see the oldest vehicle that Uber will accept. Updated January 2025.
| State | Oldest Vehicle Year |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 2009 |
| Alaska | 2012 |
| Arizona | 2008 |
| Arkansas | 2008 |
| California | 2008 |
| Colorado | 2008 |
| Connecticut | 2012 |
| Delaware | 2008 |
| Florida | 2008 |
| Georgia | 2008 |
| Hawaii | 2008 |
| Idaho | 2008 |
| Illinois | 2008 |
| Indiana | 2008 |
| Iowa | 2008 |
| Kansas | 2008 |
| Kentucky | 2008 |
| Louisiana | 2008 |
| Maine | 2008 |
| Maryland | 2012 |
| Massachusetts | 2008 |
| Michigan | 2008 |
| Minnesota | 2009 |
| Mississippi | 2008 |
| Missouri | 2008 |
| Montana | 2008 |
| Nebraska | 2008 |
| Nevada | 2008 |
| New Hampshire | 2008 |
| New Jersey | 2008 |
| New Mexico | 2008 |
| New York State | 2008 |
| New York City | 2008 |
| North Carolina | 2008 |
| North Dakota | 2008 |
| Ohio | 2008 |
| Oklahoma | 2008 |
| Oregon | 2008 |
| Oregon - Portland | 2009 |
| Oregon - Eugene | 2009 |
| Pennsylvania | 2009 |
| Rhode Island | 2009 |
| South Carolina | 2008 |
| South Dakota | 2008 |
| Tennessee | 2008 |
| Texas | 2008 |
| Utah | 2008 |
| Vermont | 2009 |
| Virginia | 2008 |
| Washington D.C. | 2008 |
| Washington state | 2009 |
| West Virginia | 2008 |
| Wisconsin | 2008 |
| Wyoming | 2008 |
Fz says
I want to buy a new car and use it for uber. Is a 2016 Mazda 3 HATCHBACK going to be ok?
DougH says
Yes, the Mazda 3 hatchback qualifies for Uber.
Kandy says
I have a 2005 4door printer cruiser is my car ok to use ty Kandy
DougH says
Depends on the city. Check Ubermovement.com. Many cities are 2006 or newer, some are 2004 or newer, LA/OC/SF are 2001
Charles says
Under what level would a 2013 Hyundai Equus Signature be under?
DougH says
The Equus qualifies for Select and UberX.
Alex Perez says
Hello
I have Nissan Juke 2015
Im not sure if cualified for uber Los Angeles?
Peter Koenig says
I have a 2014 Cadillac CTS, I believe it can be used for Uberselect. Do I have to get any special licenses,permits,etc. to drive Select? I live in Tucson Arizona. Also, do you think the higher fares w/select would offset my higher gas use? People who drive for Uber have told me that a nice car when used for regular Uber passengers sometimes gets them tips and better ratings(with great customer service,of course!). Do you agree with this? Thanks in advance for your reply.
DougH says
Tucson does have Select and your car qualifies. You don’t need any special licenses or permits beyond the normal requirements for UberX drivers in Tucson. I think the higher cost will help offset gas, but demand is also lower for Select. By default you’ll also get UberX requests, but you may be able to get a Select-only profile if you ask Uber.
More good info here: http://tucson.ubermovement.com/uberselect/
Niyaz says
Desr sir or madam
I have Luxes 2000 and its very clean and its clean title on my name can i use that for uber ?
Thanks
Best Regards
DougH says
Uber does not accept cars from year 2000 in any city.
Kelly says
I live in Redding, CA, where I understand that Uber is just getting started.
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus, very good condition with nice leather interior ………..87 K Miles in perfect condition.
Would my car qualify? Please advise.
With Much Appreciation ~ Kelly ~
DougH says
I wasn’t able to find the exact requirements for Redding, but many cities are 2006 or newer. Some CA cities like LA and SF are 2001 or newer, though. You’ll have to contact Uber to find out for certain.
Jerry says
Couple questions ;
My wife and I own a 2013 Dodge 3500 megacab 4doors 4passenger capacity.
1. Would this be qualified?
can both of us be linked to this vehicle as long as only one of us is online at a time?
Since we have extra cargo/towing capacity, are there requests for delivery of large items through Uber?
DougH says
That car qualifies, but to be honest the gas expenses might be too high to make it worth it. Both you and your wife can list that vehicle on your individual driver profiles as long as both of you are insured for it. Uber doesn’t do any large item deliveries, so there’s no way for passengers to request you for that kind of thing.