Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/Toyota/VIN Codes
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VIN format After 2009[edit | edit source]
Toyota used the following VIN format and codes in the USA 1992
| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Canada |
| 2 | T | Toyota |
| 3 | 1 | SEDAN |
| 4 | b | HATCHBACK |
| 5 | e | L4 |
| 6 | 4 | Series |
| 7 | 6 | Restraint |
| 8 | k | MATRIX |
| 9 | 8 | Check digit |
| 10 | 9 | 2010 |
| 11 | u | Plant |
| 12 | 8 | Sequential number |
| 13 | 6 | |
| 14 | 6 | |
| 15 | 8 | |
| 16 | 5 | |
| 17 | 0 |
VIN format Prior to 1998[edit | edit source]
For vehicles older than 1998
| 2 | T | toyota |
| 3 | 2 | four door sedan |
| 4 | S | Engine v6Type |
| 5 | T | |
| 6 | 8 | se Series |
| 7 | 8 | Model se Grade |
| 8 | P | 4 delivers Body/Chassis Configuration |
| 9 | X | RT43-157714 |
| 10 | P | Model 1993 year |
| 11 | 0 | Plant |
| 12 | 1 | RT43-157714 |
| 13 | 0 | |
| 14 | 8 | |
| 15 | 3 | |
| 16 | 8 | |
| 17 | 5 |
VIN positions[edit | edit source]
Country of origin[edit | edit source]
Position 1
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | USA |
| 2 | Canada |
| 3 | Mexico |
| 4 | USA |
| 5 | USA |
| 6 | Australia |
| 8 | Argentina |
| 9 | Brazil |
| J | Japan |
| K | Korea |
| M | Thailand |
| N | Turkey |
| S | England |
| V | France/Austria |
| W | Germany |
Manufacturer (Japan/North America)[edit | edit source]
Position 2
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| N | NUMMI |
| F | Fuji Heavy Industries LTD |
| T | Toyota |
M= Mazda ( Scion iA ) Y = Toyota (Mississippi, USA)
Vehicle Type[edit | edit source]
Position 3
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| D,G,K,X,1,2,7,N | Passenger Car |
| A,B,F,M,4 | Truck |
| E,L,3 | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV) |
| 5 | Incomplete Vehicle (typically a convertible) |
Body[edit | edit source]
Position 4 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world, may be incorrect for most recent ones)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | 2DR Sedan 2WD |
| B | 4DR Sedan 2WD / Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame |
| C | 2DR Coupe 2WD |
| D | 3/5DR Liftback, Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame |
| E | Station Wagon, MPV, Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame |
| F | 2DR Convertible 2WD |
| G | 4DR Wagon 2WD |
| H | 4DR Wagon 4WD |
| J | 5DR Van AWD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Long Bed, Small Frame |
| K | 5DR Wagon 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame |
| L | 5DR Wagon 4WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Long Bed, Small Frame |
| M | 5DR Door Van 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame |
| N | Standard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 2WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame |
| P | Standard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 4WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame |
| R | Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame |
| S | 3DR Liftback 4WD |
| T | Extra Cab/Access Pickup, 2WD, Long Bed Small Frame |
| U | Extra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame |
| W | Extra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame TRD |
| X | 5DR Sport Utility Wagon |
| Y | Sport Van |
| Z | 5DR Wagon 2WD |
Engine[edit | edit source]
Position 5 (before 1996 for North America)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 | 7A-FE Lean Burn |
| A | 3MZ-FE |
| B | 1NZ-FXE or 2AZ-FXE |
| D | 2AZ-FE |
| E | 2AZ-FE |
| F | 1MZ-FE |
| G | 5S-FE |
| H | 1AZ-FE |
| K | 2GR-FE |
| L | 2RZ-FE |
| M | 3RZ-FE |
| N | 5VZ-FE |
| P | 3S-FE |
| R | 1ZZ-FE |
| S | 1BM |
| T | 2UZ-FE or 1NZ-FE or 3S-GTE |
| U | 1GR-FE |
| Y | 2ZZ-GE |
Position 6 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | 4A-FE, 7A-FE, 2AD-FTV (2005+) |
| B | 1HZ, 2AD-FHV (2005+) |
| C | 2C, 2CT, 2CT-E |
| E | 2JZ-GT, 2JZ-GTE, 2AZ-FE |
| F | 1MZ-FE, 2AR-FE |
| H | 1AZ-FE, 1NR-FE |
| J | 1FZ-FE, 1AZ-FSE |
| L | |
| N | 5VZ-FE, 2ZR-FXE |
| P | 2AZ-FSE |
| R | 1ZZ-FE |
| S | 3S-FE or Electric -- RAV4 EV only |
| T | 2UZ-FE |
| U | 2ZR-FE (Corolla Conquest 2010) |
| V | 1NR-FE or 1VD-FTV |
| W | 2NZ-FE, 1CD-FTV |
| X | 2TR-FE |
| Y | 2ZZ-GE, 3UR-FE |
| Z | 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 (278 hp), 2JZ-FE, 1ZZ-FE, 3ZZ-FE |
Series[edit | edit source]
Position 7 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
Based on the Chassis code given for the car.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Toyota Land Cruiser J100/J105 |
| 2 | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J120 |
Restraint[edit | edit source]
Position 8 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Curtain Airbags |
| 1 | Manual Belt / 1 STD (North America), No Airbags (International) |
| 2 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags (North America), 1 Airbag (Driver Seat) (International) |
| 3 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags (North America), 2 Front Airbags (International) |
| 6 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Side Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat) |
| 7 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat) |
| 8 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Airbags |
| 9 | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Front Curtain Airbags. |
| D | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Three-Row Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag |
| F | Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Knee Airbag |
Model/Platform[edit | edit source]
Position 9 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | MR2 / MR2 Spyder |
| 1 | Tundra / Tundra |
| 3 | Echo / Yaris Verso |
| 4 | Yaris / Scion xA / Scion xB / Scion xD / Urban Cruiser |
| 6 | Hilux |
| 7 | Scion tC |
| A | Highlander / Sequoia / Celica RWD / Supra |
| B | Avalon / Avensis Verso / Ipsum? |
| C | Sienna / Previa / Aygo |
| D | T100 |
| E | Corolla / Matrix / Auris |
| F | FJ Cruiser |
| G | Hilux / Fortuner |
| H | Highlander |
| J | Land Cruiser / Land Cruiser Prado |
| K | Camry / Aurion (TRD) |
| L | Tercel / Paseo / Avensis |
| M | Previa |
| N | Tacoma and older trucks as well |
| P | Camry Solara |
| R | 4Runner / Corolla Verso |
| S | Fortuner |
| T | Celica FWD |
| U | Prius |
| V | RAV4 |
| W | MR2 (non-spyder models) |
| X | Cressida |
Model year[edit | edit source]
Position 10 (for International market, it may or may not leaves 0 for these models)
| Code | Year |
|---|---|
| V | 1997 |
| W | 1998 |
| X | 1999 |
| Y | 2000 |
| 1 | 2001 |
| 2 | 2002 |
| 3 | 2003 |
| 4 | 2004 |
| 5 | 2005 |
| 6 | 2006 |
| 7 | 2007 |
| 8 | 2008 |
| 9 | 2009 |
| A | 2010 |
| B | 2011 |
| C | 2012 |
| D | 2013 |
| E | 2014 |
| F | 2015 |
| G | 2016 |
| H | 2017 |
| J | 2018 |
| K | 2019 |
| L | 2020 |
| M | 2021 |
Plant[edit | edit source]
Position 11
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0-9 (All numeric) | Japan |
| A | Onnaing-Valenciennes, France (TMMF) |
| C | Cambridge, ON, CA (TMMC) |
| D | Japan |
| E | United Kingdom |
| K | Japan |
| J | Japan |
| M | Baja CA, Mexico (TMMBC) |
| N | Kolín, Czech Republic (TPCA) |
| R | Lafayette, IN, US (Subaru of Indiana Automotive) |
| S | Princeton, IN, US |
| U | Georgetown, KY, US |
| W | Woodstock, ON, CA (TMMC) |
| X | San Antonio, TX, US |
| Z | Fremont, CA, US (NUMMI) |
Toyota WMIs[edit | edit source]
There are partial list of WMIs which are used by Toyota as well as the broader Toyota Group, including all divisions and subsidiaries:
- JTD - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
- JTG - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Bus
- 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
- JTM - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
- JT4 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
- JTE - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
- JTL - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
- JT3 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
- JT5 - Toyota Motor Corporation, 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
- JDA - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
- JD1 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
- JD2 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
- JHA - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
- JHB - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
- JHC - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
- JHD - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
- JHE - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
External links[edit | edit source]
Online Toyota VIN decoder