What WMI codes does Lexus use?

Lexus uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: 2T2, 58A, JTH, JTJ.

How can I tell what factory built my Lexus?

The 11th character of your Lexus VIN indicates the assembly plant factory code. Refer to our factory code directory below to identify your vehicle's exact assembly plant.

Are safety recall checks free for Lexus?

Yes! Under federal law, all safety defect repairs issued by Lexus or the NHTSA are performed free of charge at any authorized franchised Lexus dealership.

Japan / Canada • Founded 1989

Lexus VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Lexus sedans and coupés from Japan carry JTH, while Japanese SUVs carry JTJ. Canadian-built RX SUVs carry 2T2, and Kentucky ES sedans carry 58A.

Character count: 17/17

Lexus WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

2T2 58A JTH JTJ

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code '0':Tahara Plant, Aichi, Japan

Code '1':Kyushu Miyata Plant, Japan

Code '2':Cambridge South Plant, Ontario, Canada (RX)

Code '5':Georgetown, Kentucky, USA (ES)

VIN Locations on Lexus

Driver windshield bottom viewable from exterior
Driver side door jamb compliance label
Right front shock absorber tower in engine bay
Lexus Interface infotainment screen

Popular Lexus Models

RX 350

NX 350

ES 350

GX 550

IS 350

TX 350

LX 600

LC 500

Complete Guide to Lexus Vehicle Identification Numbers

Every Lexus vehicle produced for the global marketplace conforms to federal 49 CFR Part 565 and ISO 3779 standards. Decoding your Lexus VIN allows you to verify original equipment specifications, factory trim packages, engine tuning, and active safety recall eligibility.

Where to Inspect the Lexus VIN

Always cross-reference the public VIN plate located on the lower driver-side dashboard through the windshield with the safety certification sticker located on the driver-side B-pillar door shut face. On Lexus vehicles, matching underhood stampings confirms authentic unibody and chassis integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Lexus vehicles, the VIN is located at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the federal certification label on the driver's door jamb/B-pillar, and stamped on the engine firewall or passenger shock tower.