What WMI codes does Toyota use?

Toyota uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: 4T1, 4T3, 4T4, 5TB, 5TD, 5TF, JT2, JTD, JTE, JTM, 2T1, 3TM.

How can I tell what factory built my Toyota?

The 11th character of your Toyota 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 Toyota?

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

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Toyota VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Toyota Vehicle Identification Numbers follow standard ISO 3779 rules. North American Toyotas frequently use WMIs beginning with 4T (passenger cars, Georgetown KY), 5T (trucks & SUVs, Texas/Indiana), or 2T (Ontario, Canada). Japanese-built models begin with JT.

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Toyota WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

4T1 4T3 4T4 5TB 5TD 5TF JT2 JTD JTE JTM 2T1 3TM

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code '0':Tahara, Aichi, Japan

Code '1':Toyota City, Tsutsumi, Japan

Code 'U':Georgetown, Kentucky, USA (TMMK)

Code 'S':Princeton, Indiana, USA (TMMI)

Code 'X':San Antonio, Texas, USA (TMMTX)

VIN Locations on Toyota

Lower corner of driver side windshield dashboard
Driver side B-pillar door jamb certification label
Stamped on firewall in the engine compartment
Vehicle registration certificate & title document

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Complete Guide to Toyota Vehicle Identification Numbers

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

Where to Inspect the Toyota 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 Toyota vehicles, matching underhood stampings confirms authentic unibody and chassis integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Toyota 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.