Toyota VIN Decoder
Toyota VIN Decoder
Last updated July 2026 · Reviewed by the VinWhere Vehicle Data Team · Source: NHTSA vPIC
A Toyota VIN decoder reads a 17-character Toyota Vehicle Identification Number to identify factory data such as model year, make, model, body style, engine, drivetrain, fuel type, manufacturer, country, and assembly plant when available. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) — for example, JTD identifies toyota built in japan.
What a Toyota VIN can tell you
A Toyota VIN can reveal the model year, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, body style, fuel type, manufacturer, country, and assembly plant when available.
Toyota VIN prefixes (WMI)
The first three characters of a Toyota VIN identify the manufacturer, country, and vehicle type. Common Toyota prefixes include:
| WMI prefix | Identifies |
|---|---|
| JTD, JTE, JTM | Toyota built in Japan |
| 2T | Toyota built in Canada |
| 4T, 5TD, 5TF | Toyota built in the United States |
Reading a Toyota VIN
Country of build
The first character shows where the Toyota was built — J for Japan, 2 for Canada, 4 or 5 for the United States.
Position 10: model year
The 10th character encodes the model year, regardless of the assembly country.
Lexus link
Toyota's luxury Lexus brand uses its own WMIs but follows the same 17-character VIN structure.
Sample Toyota VIN decode
An example decode for a Toyota VIN, showing the factory fields VinWhere returns:
- Year
- 2017
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- Camry
- Body
- Sedan
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Drive
- 4x2
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Built in
- Georgetown, UNITED STATES (USA)
Example VIN for illustration. Decode your own Toyota VIN above for exact results.
How to read a Toyota VIN
Every 17-character Toyota VIN follows the same position structure. The 10th character is the model year (see the VIN year chart) and the 11th is the assembly plant.
| Position(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Country or region of manufacture (WMI) |
| 2 | Manufacturer (WMI) |
| 3 | Vehicle type or manufacturing division (WMI) |
| 4–8 | Vehicle attributes: model, body, engine, restraints (VDS) |
| 9 | Check digit (validates the VIN) |
| 10 | Model year |
| 11 | Assembly plant |
| 12–17 | Production sequence / serial number |
Common Toyota models
VinWhere decodes VINs across the Toyota lineup, including:
Toyota build sheet by VIN
Can I get a Toyota build sheet by VIN?
Yes. A Toyota build sheet is the factory record of how a specific vehicle was originally built — its installed options, packages, and paint and trim codes. VinWhere reconstructs this from the VIN: it decodes the factory specification, then checks the original Toyota window sticker (Monroney label), which lists the as-built options and original MSRP.
Start with the Toyota window sticker lookup to see the original as-built options and MSRP for your VIN.
Where to find your Toyota VIN
- Driver-side dashboard, through the windshield
- Driver door jamb sticker
- Vehicle registration and title
- Insurance card and policy
Data sources and limitations
Toyota VIN decoding is based on manufacturer-reported vehicle data from the official NHTSA vPIC database, plus brand-specific window sticker providers where available. Some fields — trim, options, or window sticker — may be unavailable depending on the model year, vehicle type, and source. A VIN decode shows factory specifications only, never owner names, addresses, or private DMV records.
Toyota VIN decoder FAQ
How do I decode a Toyota VIN for free?+
Enter your 17-character Toyota VIN into VinWhere's free decoder to see the model year, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, and assembly country when available.
What does a Toyota VIN starting with J mean?+
A Toyota VIN that starts with J was manufactured in Japan. A VIN starting with 4 or 5 was built in the United States, and 2 indicates Canada.
Where is the VIN on a Toyota?+
Look at the driver-side dashboard through the windshield, the driver door jamb, and your registration, title, and insurance documents.