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Free Toyota VIN Decoder

Look up available Toyota vehicle details and compare model specifications, recall campaigns and safety data. The fields returned depend on the VIN and market. Free, no registration.

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SB1K93BE10E123456Demonstration Toyota VIN, not a verified history
WMI: JTD · JTE · JTM · JTN · 2T1 · MR0 · SB1 · VNK · NMT Available vehicle details Recall campaigns NCAP safety
129 catalog models and generations Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources
2,663+ VINs decoded

How to read a modern Toyota VIN

This is an illustration of the 17-character layout. The meaning of individual positions depends on the manufacturer and market; historic chassis numbers can use another format.

SB1
1–3WMI · maker & country
K93BE1
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
0
10Year in some formats
E
11Manufacturer-specific
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Toyota uses JTD · JTE · JTM · JTN · 2T1 · MR0 · SB1 · VNK · NMT.
VDS (4–9) manufacturer-defined vehicle description. Position 9 is a check digit in North American formats; other formats may use it differently.
Position 10 a model-year code in North American and some other formats. It must not be read as a year for every Toyota VIN.
Position 11 often a plant code, interpreted using the matching manufacturer format.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Toyota made?

Toyota is a Japanese manufacturer and the world’s largest carmaker. Models for Europe are built in Japan and at European plants in the UK, France and Turkey; the VIN shows the country and plant.

JP Toyota CityGB BurnastonFR ValenciennesTR SakaryaUS Georgetown, KY

Popular Toyota model families

Explore the catalog below for the models and generations with specifications. VIN decoding coverage varies.

Compact hatch

Corolla

The all-time best-selling nameplate, hatch, Touring Sports, hybrid.

Mid SUV

RAV4

Hugely popular hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUV.

Supermini

Yaris

Compact hybrid city car, plus the rally-bred GR Yaris.

Crossover

C-HR

Coupe-styled compact hybrid crossover.

Family saloon

Camry

Full-size hybrid saloon, big in many world markets.

City car

Aygo

Tiny city car (Aygo / Aygo X) built in the Czech Republic.

Why check a Toyota VIN before buying?

Compare the available Toyota details with the advert and registration documents. A mismatch is a reason to investigate. The free decode does not verify odometer history, accident-free status or every factory option; confirm those separately and have the car inspected before buying.

Free VIN decode vs paid history report

The decoder provides available technical and model-level data. Public plate checks can also provide inspection records in supported countries. A paid provider may hold additional history; coverage varies by car.

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How to find your Toyota identification number

Use the documents and the manual for your vehicle’s year, body and market.

Registration document

Read the recorded VIN or chassis number exactly as written. Older formats may be shorter than the 17 characters supported by this tool.

Vehicle markings

Compare the recorded number with the vehicle’s accessible identification plate or stamping. Resolve a mismatch before relying on decoded specifications.

Matching owner’s manual

Use its identification section to find the location for your specific version. Do not assume a different body or market uses the same marking.

Toyota models in our spec database (129)

Models and generations with specifications in our source data. A question mark means a year boundary is missing, not that production continues. Catalog inclusion does not guarantee VIN decoding support. How to interpret coverage.

2011Toyota Innova 4Runner 1990–?AURIS 2018–?Agya 2012–?Alphard 2002–2007Aqua 2021–?Aurion 2006–2017Auris 3 Doors 2006–?Auris 5 Doors 2006–?Auris Touring 2013–?Avalon 2005–?Avalon TRD 2019–?Avensis 1997–?Avensis Liftback 1997–?Avensis Touring Sports 2015–?Avensis Verso 2001–2006Avensis Wagon 1997–2015Aygo 2014–?Aygo 3 doors 2005–2014Aygo 5 doors 2005–2008Aygo X 2021–?C-HR 2016–?Camry 1983–?Camry Hybrid 2009–?Camry Japan 2007–2011Camry Solara 2004–2009Camry TRD 2019–?Camry XV50 2015–?Celica 1990–?Celica Convertible 1991–1999Century SUV 2024–?Century Sedan 2024–?Corolla 2007–?Corolla 3 Doors 1987–?Corolla 5 Doors 1987–?Corolla Altis 2014–?Corolla Cross 2020–?Corolla Cross Hybrid 2023–?Corolla Liftback 1987–1997Corolla Sedan 1992–?Corolla Sedan (US) 2020–?Corolla Touring Sports 2019–?Corolla US 2002–?Corolla Verso 2002–2009Corolla Wagon 1997–2007Crown 1979–?Crown Signia 2025–?Estima / Previa 2007–?Etios 2010–?Etios Liva 2011–?FJ Cruiser 2006–2016Fortuner 2011–?GR 86 2021–?GR Corolla 2022–?GR Supra 2022–?GR Yaris 2020–?GT 86 2013–?Grand Highlander 2024–?Harrier 2014–?Highlander 2001–?Hilux Double Cab 2005–?Hilux Extra Cab 2005–?Hilux SW4/Fortuner 2006–?Hilux Single Cab 2005–?Land Cruiser 2024–?Land Cruiser 100 1998–2007Land Cruiser 120 3 Doors 2003–2009Land Cruiser 120 5 Doors 2003–2009Land Cruiser 150 2017–2020Land Cruiser 150 3 Doors 2009–2013Land Cruiser 150 5 Doors 2009–2017Land Cruiser 200 / V8 2007–?Land Cruiser 250 2025–?Land Cruiser 70 Series Land Cruiser FJ70 Pick-up 1984–1990Land Cruiser FJ80 1991–?Land Cruiser J200 2015–?MR2 1985–?MR2 Spyder Cabriolet 2000–2002Matrix 2003–?Mirai 2015–?Paseo 1996–2000Picnic Prado / Meru 1996–2001Previa 1992–2005Prius 1997–?Prius C 2012–?Prius Prime 2016–?Prius V 2016–?Prius V/Prius+ 2012–?RAV4 3 Doors 2000–2006RAV4 5 Doors 2000–2018Rav4 2018–?Rukus 2007–?Sequoia 2000–?Sequoia TRD Pro 2020–?Sienna 1998–?Solara Convertible 2004–2008Starlet 3 Doors 1984–1999Starlet 5 Doors 1990–1999Supra 1993–?Tacoma 2005–?Tacoma Access Cab 2011–2015Tacoma Double Cab 2011–2019Tundra 2018–?Tundra Access Cab 1999–2003Tundra Crew Cab 2013–?Tundra Crewmax 2006–2013Tundra Double Cab 2006–2017Tundra Regular Cab 2006–2017Urban Cruiser 2009–2014Venza 2009–?Verso 2009–2018Verso-S 2010–?Vios 2013–?Yaris 2020–?Yaris 3 Doors 1999–?Yaris 5 Doors 2003–2019Yaris Cross 2021–?Yaris GRMN 2017–2020Yaris Hatchback 2013–?Yaris Hatchback (US) 2019–?Yaris Sedan 2018–?Yaris TS 3 Doors 2007–2010Yaris TS 5 Doors 2007–2010Yaris Verso 1999–2007Yaris iA 2016–2018bZ4X 2021–?iQ 2009–?

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Toyota VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Toyota vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Toyota VIN decoder?+
A Toyota VIN decoder reads a supported 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and looks for available vehicle details. Depending on the VIN and market, these may include the model, year, engine, body and plant. Model-level specifications do not establish a complete factory equipment list.
How do I decode a Toyota VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The checker returns available specifications, model-level recall campaigns and safety data. If the model or year is missing, use the registration documents and the Refine form on the result page.
Where is the VIN located on a Toyota?+
Start with the registration document and compare the VIN with the car’s identification markings. Use the owner’s manual for the exact year, body and market to find the physical number. A windscreen or door-label location should not be assumed to apply to every Toyota vehicle.
How many characters is a Toyota VIN?+
This tool accepts the modern 17-character format, without I, O or Q. Earlier vehicles and some market-specific chassis numbers use other formats that this decoder does not support. A model’s presence in our specification catalog does not mean its original chassis number can be decoded here.
Where is Toyota made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Toyota uses WMI prefixes such as JTD · JTE · JTM · JTN · 2T1 · MR0 · SB1 · VNK · NMT. The WMI identifies the manufacturer and origin context, not where the car was registered. Plant information is shown when supported source data supplies it; a plant code needs the appropriate manufacturer and market rules.
Is the Toyota VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. The available decode and open-data results are free without an account. Some public plate lookups also provide inspection or mileage information. A paid history report is optional and its records depend on the vehicle and provider’s coverage.
Can I check Toyota recalls by VIN?+
The decoder can show Toyota campaigns matched to the model and, where available, year. It does not confirm that a specific VIN is affected or that a repair is still outstanding. Ask the manufacturer or an authorised repairer to check your VIN; US-market owners can also use NHTSA’s VIN-specific recall lookup.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode shows available technical details and model-level data. A paid report may add recorded mileage, theft checks, damage and registration history, depending on coverage. Neither a decode nor an empty history search proves that a car has never been damaged.

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Enter a supported 17-character VIN to find available specifications and model-level data. No registration required.

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