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Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)

VIN Format 2010-

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Toyota has used the following VIN format since 2010 for North America:

PositionSampleDescription
12Country of origin
2TManufacturer
31Vehicle Type
4B
5EEngine Type
64Restraint System
7ESeries
8KVehicle Line
98Check digit
109Model year
11UPlant
128Sequential number
136
146
158
165
170

VIN Format 1996-2009

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Toyota has used the following VIN format from 1996-2009 for North America and since 2002 for the rest of the world:

Passenger Cars:

PositionSampleDescription
12Country of origin
2TManufacturer
31Vehicle Type
4B
5EEngine Type
64Series
76Restraint System
8KVehicle Line
98Check digit
109Model year
11UPlant
128Sequential number
136
146
158
165
170

Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles & Light Duty Trucks:

PositionSampleDescription
15Country of origin
2TManufacturer
3DVehicle Type
4HMPV:
4BTruck:
5FEngine Type
64Series
76Grade
8CVehicle Line
98Check digit
109Model year
11SPlant
128Sequential number
136
146
158
165
170

VIN Format through 1995

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For vehicles prior to model year 1996 for North America and 2002 for the rest of the world:

Passenger Cars:

1JCountry of origin
2TManufacturer
32Vehicle Type
4SEngine Type
5TVehicle Line
68Model Designation
78Series (Grade)
8P
9XCheck digit
10PModel year
110Plant
121Sequential number
130
148
153
168
175

Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles:

1JCountry of origin
2TManufacturer
33Vehicle Type
4REngine Type
5JVehicle Line
68Model Designation
74Series (Grade)
8V
9XCheck digit
10PModel year
110Plant
121Sequential number
130
148
153
168
175

Light Duty Trucks:

1JCountry of origin
2TManufacturer
34Vehicle Type
4REngine Type
5DVehicle Line
68Drivetrain Type
72
8P
9XCheck digit
10PModel year
110Plant
121Sequential number
130
148
153
168
175

VIN positions

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Country of origin

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Position 1

CodeDescription
1USA
2Canada
3Mexico
4USA
5USA
6Australia
7 (7A-7E)New Zealand
7 (7F-70)USA
8 (8A-8E)Argentina
9 (9A-9E, 93-99)Brazil
A (AA-AH)South Africa
JJapan
KSouth Korea
LChina
M (MA-ME, MY-M0)India
M (MF-MK)Indonesia
M (ML-MR)Thailand
N (NL-NR)Turkey
P (PA-PE)Philippines
P (PL-PR)Malaysia
R (RF-RK)Taiwan
R (RL-RP)Vietnam
S (SA-SM)United Kingdom
T (TW-T2)Portugal
V (VF-VR)France
WGermany
X (XS-XW, XZ-X0)Russia
Y (YA-YE)Belgium

Second letter or number in parentheses is from position 2 of VIN. The characters in parentheses represent the range assigned to that particular country.

Manufacturer (Japan/North America)

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Position 2

CodeDescription
FFuji Heavy Industries LTD
GGM
MMazda (Mexico)
MMazda Toyota Manufacturing USA
NNUMMI (Toyota car)
TNUMMI (Toyota truck)
TToyota
YToyota (Mississippi, USA)
8Toyota (Lexus - Kentucky, USA)

Vehicle Type

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Position 3-Japan built models

CodeDescription
D,K,N,X,1,2,7Passenger Car
A,B,F,4Truck
GBus
E,L,M,3Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
5Incomplete Vehicle (typically a convertible)

Body

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Position 4 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world, may be incorrect for most recent ones)

CodeDescription
A2DR Sedan 2WD
B4DR Sedan 2WD / Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame
C2DR Coupe 2WD
D3DR Liftback Coupe 2WD (Celica, Supra) / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame
E4DR Station Wagon 2WD (Corolla, Camry) / MPV, Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame
F2DR Convertible 2WD
G4DR Wagon 2WD
H4DR Wagon 4WD
J3DR Liftback 2WD (Yaris) / 5DR Van AWD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Long Bed, Small Frame
K5DR Liftback 2WD (Yaris, Prius) / 5DR Wagon 2WD (Matrix) / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame
L5DR Wagon 4WD (Matrix) / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Long Bed, Small Frame
M5DR Door Van 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame
NStandard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 2WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame
PStandard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 4WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame
RStandard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame
S3DR Liftback 4WD
TExtra Cab/Access Pickup, 2WD, Long Bed Small Frame
UExtra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame
WExtra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame TRD
X5DR Sport Utility Wagon
YSport Van
Z5DR Wagon 2WD

Engine

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Position 4(before 1996 for North America)
CodeDescription
A7A-FE
E5E-FE
G1MZ-FE
J2JZ-GE
N5S-FNE (CNG)
S3S-FE
S5S-FE
U1UZ-FE
U2RZ-FE
U3RZ-FE
V5VZ-FE
T2UZ-FE or 1NZ-FE or 3S-GTE
U1GR-FE
Y2ZZ-GE
Position 5(1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
CodeDescription
A4A-FE, 2AD-FTV (2005+)
A3MZ-FE
B1NZ-FXE
B2AZ-FXE
E2AZ-FE
K2GR-FE
R1ZZ-FE
B7A-FE, 1HZ,1HD,2AD-FHV (2005+)
C2C, 2CT, 2CT-E
E2JZ-GT, 2JZ-GTE, 2AZ-FE
F1MZ-FE, 2AR-FE
H1AZ-FE, 1NR-FE
J1FZ-FE, 1AZ-FSE
L2SZ-FE
N5VZ-FE, 2ZR-FXE
P2AZ-FSE
R1ZZ-FE
S3S-FE,2ZR-FXE, or Electric -- RAV4 EV only
T2UZ-FE
U2ZR-FE (Corolla Conquest 2010)
V1NR-FE or 1VD-FTV
W2NZ-FE, 1CD-FTV
X2TR-FE
Y2ZZ-GE, 3UR-FE
Z3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 (278 hp), 2JZ-FE, 1ZZ-FE, 3ZZ-FE

Series

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Position 6(1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)Based on the Chassis code given for the car.
CodeDescription
0Toyota Land Cruiser J100/J105
2Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J120

Restraint

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Position 7(1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
CodeDescription
0Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Curtain Airbags
1Manual Belt / 1 STD (North America), No Airbags (International)
2Manual Belts w/2 Airbags (North America), 1 Airbag (Driver Seat) (International)
3Manual Belts w/2 Airbags (North America), 2 Front Airbags (International)
6Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Side Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)
7Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)
8Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Airbags
9Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Front Curtain Airbags.
DManual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Three-Row Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag
FManual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Knee Airbag
FManual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Side Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)

Model/Platform

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Position 8(1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
CodeDescription
0MR2 / MR2 Spyder
1Tundra / Tundra
3Echo / Yaris Verso
4Yaris / Scion xA / Scion xB / Scion xD / Urban Cruiser
6Hilux
7Scion tC
AHighlander / Sequoia / Celica RWD / Supra
BAvalon / Avensis Verso / Ipsum?
CSienna / Previa / Aygo
DT100
ECorolla / Matrix / Auris
FFJ Cruiser
GHilux / Fortuner
HHighlander
JLand Cruiser / Land Cruiser Prado
KCamry / Aurion (TRD)
LTercel / Paseo / Avensis
MPrevia
NTacoma and older trucks as well
PCamry Solara
R4Runner / Corolla Verso
SFortuner
TCelica FWD
UPrius
VRAV4
WMR2 (non-spyder models)
XCressida

Check-digit [1]

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Position 9 (Check-digit that identifies the VIN as being authorized by the manufacturer).

Model year

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Position 10(International-market vehicles may have a 0 in this position)
CodeYear
L1990
M1991
N1992
P1993
R1994
S1995
T1996
V1997
W1998
X1999
Y2000
12001
22002
32003
42004
52005
62006
72007
82008
92009
A2010
B2011
C2012
D2013
E2014
F2015
G2016
H2017
J2018
K2019
L2020
M2021
N2022
P2023
R2024

Plant

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Position 11
CodeDescription
0-9 (All numeric)Japan
7Lordstown, OH, US (GM plant)
AMotomachi plant, Toyota City, Japan
AOnnaing-Valenciennes, France (TMMF)
CCambridge, ON, Canada (TMMC)
DNagakusa plant, Obu, Japan (Toyota Industries plant)
EBurnaston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom (TMMUK)
JTakaoka plant, Toyota City, Japan
JVigo, Spain (PSA/Stellantis plant)
KHamura, Japan (Hino Motors plant)
MTijuana, Baja CA, Mexico (TMMBC)
NKolín, Czech Republic (TPCA/TMMCZ)
PBlue Springs, MS, US (TMMMS)
RLafayette, IN, US (Subaru of Indiana Automotive)
RAdapazari, Sakarya province, Turkey (TMMT)
SPrinceton, IN, US (TMMI)
TApaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico (TMMGT)
UGeorgetown, KY, US (TMMK)
VHuntsville, AL, US (MTM USA)
WWoodstock, ON, Canada (TMMC)
WGraz, Austria (Magna Steyr)
XSan Antonio, TX, US (TMMTX)
XAltona, Victoria, Australia (Toyota Australia)
YSalamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico (Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation)
ZFremont, CA, US (NUMMI)
ZLieu-Saint-Amand, France (Sevel Nord - PSA/Stellantis plant)

Toyota WMIs

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There are partial list of WMIs which are used by Toyota as well as the broader Toyota Group, including all divisions and subsidiaries:

Japan:

  • JTD - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTK - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTN - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTX - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JT1 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JT2 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JT7 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTA - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTB - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTF - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JT4 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTG - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Bus
  • JTE - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JTL - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JTM - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT3 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT5 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Incomplete Vehicle (typically a convertible)
  • JTH - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Passenger Car
  • JTJ - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT6 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT8 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Passenger Car
  • JAL - Isuzu Motors Ltd., Hino Incomplete Vehicle (S-Series)
  • JDA - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
  • JD1 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
  • JD2 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JD4 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Truck
  • JF1 - Subaru Corp., Toyota Passenger Car (86/GR86/Scion FR-S)
  • JHA - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHB - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Incomplete Vehicle
  • JHC - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHD - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHE - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHH - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Incomplete Vehicle
  • JH6 - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Incomplete Vehicle

North America:

  • 1NX - NUMMI, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 2AY - Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., Hino Incomplete Vehicle
  • 2AZ - Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., Hino Truck
  • 2T1 - TMMC, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 2T2 - TMMC, Lexus Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • 2T3 - TMMC, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • 3MY - Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 3TM - TMMBC, Toyota Truck
  • 3TY - TMMGT, Toyota Truck
  • 4G3 - GM Lordstown Assembly, Toyota Passenger Car (Cavalier)
  • 4T1 - TMMK, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 4T3 - TMMK, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (Minivan/SUV)
  • 4T4 - Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 4TA - NUMMI, Toyota Truck
  • 5PV - Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Hino Incomplete Vehicle
  • 5TB - TMMI, Toyota Truck
  • 5TD - TMMI, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (Minivan/SUV), Lexus Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • 5TE - NUMMI, Toyota Truck
  • 5TF - TMMTX, Toyota Truck
  • 5YF - TMMMS, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 58A - TMMK, Lexus Passenger Car
  • 7H4 - Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Hino Truck
  • 7MU - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • 7SV - TMMTX, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)

Other countries:

  • AHH - Hino South Africa, Hino vehicles
  • AHT - Toyota South Africa, Toyota vehicles
  • LFM - FAW Toyota, Toyota and Ranz vehicles
  • LVG - GAC Toyota, Toyota vehicles
  • MBJ - Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Toyota vehicles
  • MHF - PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, Toyota vehicles
  • MHK - PT Astra Daihatsu Motor, Daihatsu and Toyota vehicles
  • MMK - Toyota Auto Works Co., Ltd., Toyota vehicles
  • MNK - Hino Motors Manufacturing Thailand, Hino Vehicle
  • MR0 - Toyota Motor Thailand - Ban Pho and Samrong plants, Toyota vehicles
  • MR1 - Toyota Motor Thailand - Samrong plant (Fortuner), Toyota vehicles
  • MR2 - Toyota Motor Thailand - Gateway plant, Toyota vehicles
  • NMT - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT), Toyota vehicles
  • PN1 - Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB), Toyota vehicles
  • PN2 - Assembly Services Sdn. Bhd. (ASSB), Toyota vehicles
  • RKL - Kuozui Motors, Toyota vehicles
  • RL4 - Toyota Motor Vietnam, Toyota vehicles
  • SB1 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMMUK), Toyota vehicles
  • TW1 - Toyota Caetano Portugal, Toyota vehicles
  • VNK - Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF), Toyota vehicles
  • WZ1 - Magna Steyr, Toyota Passenger Car (GR Supra)
  • XW7 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Russia (TMMR), Toyota vehicles
  • YAR - PSA/Stellantis, Toyota Van (ProAce & ProAce City)
  • 6T1 - Toyota Australia, Toyota Passenger Car
  • 7A4 - Toyota New Zealand, Toyota vehicles
  • 8AJ - Toyota Argentina, Toyota vehicles
  • 9BR - Toyota Brazil, Toyota vehicles
Plant AbbreviationPlant NameNotes
NUMMINew United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.Joint venture between GM and Toyota
TMMBCToyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California
TMMCToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
TMMGTToyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato
TMMIToyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana
TMMKToyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
TMMMSToyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi
TMMTXToyota Motor Manufacturing Texas

External links

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Online Toyota VIN decoder

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Online Toyota Vin Lookup

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