Toyota VIN decoder
Enter a Toyota VIN to see the model, year, engine, factory and open safety recalls. Free, with official NHTSA data.
About Toyota VINs
Toyotas sold in the US are built in Japan, the US, Canada and Mexico, and the first three characters show which. Japanese-built models start with JT, US-built ones with 4T or 5T (Kentucky, Indiana, Texas) and Canadian-built ones with 2T.
Toyota is part of Toyota Motor Corporation.
Good to know
- Positions 4 to 8 code the model, body and engine. The exact layout changes between model lines and generations, so a full decode is the safest way to read it.
- Lexus vehicles are made by Toyota but use their own codes, such as JTH and JTJ.
- Toyota trucks like the Tacoma and Tundra mostly start with 3T or 5T.
Toyota manufacturer codes (WMI)
The first three characters of a VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier. NHTSA lists 28 codes for Toyota. The first character shows the region where the vehicle was built (1, 4, 5 USA; 2 Canada; 3 Mexico; J Japan; K Korea; W Germany; Z Italy).
| Code | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type | Also used by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2T1 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada | Canada | Passenger Car | – |
| 2T3 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada | Canada | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 3TM | Toyota Motor Mfg De Baja California S De Rl De Cv | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3TY | Toyota Motor Manufacturing De Guanajuato | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 4T1 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | – |
| 4T3 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 4T4 | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Northern Kentucky, Inc. | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | – |
| 5TB | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 5TD | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Lexus |
| 5TE | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, California, Inc. | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 5TF | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 5YF | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. | United States (USA) | Passenger Car | – |
| 7MM | Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA, Inc. | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Mazda |
| 7MU | Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA, Inc. | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| 7SV | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. | United States (USA) | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| JT2 | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| JT3 | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| JT4 | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Truck | – |
| JT5 | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| JTD | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| JTE | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Lexus, Subaru |
| JTK | Toyota Motor North America, Inc | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| JTL | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | – |
| JTM | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) | Subaru |
| JTN | Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Passenger Car | – |
| NMT | Toyota Motor Manufacturing,Turkey ,Inc. | Turkey | Passenger Car | – |
| SB1 | Toyota Motor Corporation | United Kingdom (Uk) | Passenger Car | – |
| VNK | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, France, S.A.S. | France | Passenger Car | – |
Some codes are shared by several brands of the same group. The full decode shows the brand.
How to read a Toyota VIN
| Position | Meaning | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Manufacturer code (WMI) | Maker, brand and country, as in the table above. |
| 4-8 | Vehicle descriptor | Model, body, engine and safety equipment. Each maker sets its own layout here. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that catches typing errors and fake VINs. |
| 10 | Model year | A letter or number for the year (see the table below). |
| 11 | Assembly plant | The factory code, set by the maker. |
| 12-17 | Serial number | The production number of that vehicle. |
Model year codes
The 10th character of a Toyota VIN is the model year. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the number 0 are never used. The codes repeat every 30 years.
Toyota models in the NHTSA database
NHTSA lists 58 model names under Toyota. Decode a VIN to see which one yours is, with its exact trim and engine.
Toyota models with years and recalls
- Toyota bZ 2026–2027
- Toyota bZ Woodland 2026–2027
All Toyota model names
- 4Runner
- 86
- Avalon
- bZ
- bZ4X
- bZ Woodland
- C-HR
- Camry
- Camry Solara
- Cargo Van
- Celica
- Corolla
- Corolla Cross
- Corolla iM
- Corolla Matrix
- Corona
- Cressida
- Crown
- Crown Signia
- Echo
- FCHV-adv
- FJ Cruiser
- GR86
- Grand Highlander
- GR Corolla
- Highlander
- Land Cruiser
- Mirai
- MR2
- Paseo
- Pick-Up
- Previa
- Prius
- Prius C
- Prius Prime (PHEV)
- Prius V
- RAV4
- RAV4 Prime (PHEV)
- Scion FR-S
- Scion iA
- Scion iM
- Scion iQ
- Scion tC
- Scion xA
- Scion xB
- Scion xD
- Sequoia
- Sienna
- Starlet
- Supra
- T100
- Tacoma
- Tercel
- Tundra
- Van
- Venza
- Yaris
- Yaris iA
Vehicle types NHTSA lists for Toyota
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV), Passenger Car, Truck
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota
Windshield
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, readable from outside.
Driver door frame
On the label on the door pillar, with tire pressures and weights.
Papers
On the title, registration and insurance card.
Toyota recalls by VIN
Every decoded Toyota VIN on VinGear shows the safety recalls NHTSA lists for that model and year. To know whether the repair was already done on your vehicle, ask a Toyota dealer or use Toyota's own recall lookup with the VIN.
Most recalled Toyota models
- Toyota bZ 1 recall, 2026–2027
- Toyota bZ Woodland 1 recall, 2026–2027
Toyota VIN decoder questions
How do I decode a Toyota VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of this page and press Decode VIN. You get the model, year, engine, factory and safety recalls from NHTSA, free.
Is this Toyota VIN decoder free?
Yes. Decoding and recall checks are free with no sign-up. The data comes from NHTSA, the US vehicle safety agency.
What do the first three characters of a Toyota VIN mean?
They are the manufacturer code (WMI): maker, brand and country of manufacture. NHTSA lists 28 codes for Toyota; the table on this page shows them.
Does a Toyota VIN show options or the owner?
No. The VIN codes the model, body, engine and factory, not options or colour. It never shows the owner, and VinGear does not look up owners.