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Free Toyota VIN Decoder & Lookup

Car displaying VIN number

What is a VIN & why decode it?

Which Toyota models are supported by CARFAX Canada's VIN Decoder?

  • Toyota 4Runner

  • Toyota bZ4X

  • Toyota Camry

  • Toyota Corolla

  • Toyota Crown

  • Toyota GR Supra

  • Toyota GR86

  • Toyota Highlander

  • Toyota Prius

  • Toyota RAV4

  • Toyota Sequoia

  • Toyota Sienna

  • Toyota Tacoma

  • Toyota Tundra

  • Toyota Land Cruiser

  • And many more!

Where to Find the VIN on a Toyota Vehicle

Car showing locations of VIN

Find your Toyota VIN in one of these locations...

  1. Under the hood (front of engine)

  2. Driver’s side interior dash (most common)

  3. Front end of frame (older cars)

  4. Driver’s side door pillar (inside)

How to read and decode your Toyota car's Vehicle Identification Number

VIN number
  1. 1
    Country of manufacturer
  2. 2
    Vehicle manufacturer
  3. 3
    Vehicle type or division
  4. 4
    Vehicle’s brand, body style, engine size & type, model series etc.
  5. 5
    Security check digit
  6. 6
    Model year
  7. 7
    Assembly plant
  8. 8
    Vehicle’s production # 
(serial number)

Decoded Toyota VIN Example & Breakdown

VIN2T3B1RFV0RC470987
YEAR2024
MANUFACTURERToyota
MODELRAV 4
ENGINE2.5L I4
TRIMLE

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Unfortunately not. Toyota vehicle’s manufactured prior to 1981: If you wish to verify the history, current condition and/or the lien status of a classic Toyota vehicle, please take a thorough test drive. Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified Toyota mechanic or auto technician to ensure the vehicle is functioning properly. Speak to the seller to discuss vehicle history further. They have service, damage, repair and/or other documentation to share with you. And contact the province's personal property security registry for more information on obtaining a provincial lien search for a classic vehicle.
  • You may require a VIN decode prior to ordering a Vehicle History Report to determine if your Toyota VIN is recognizable by our system. At this time, Vehicle History Reports cannot be ordered for VINs that cannot be recognized by our system. For vehicles with current and/or past BC registration history, a successful VIN decode at time of order is also required to ensure successful completion of the Add ICBC Check.
  • The World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is a code is assigned to a vehicle manufacturer in order to allow identification of the said manufacturer. When used in conjunction with the remaining section of the VIN, it ensures uniqueness of the VIN for all vehicles manufactured for a period of 30 years.
  • You can verify a Toyota VIN for free using the CARFAX Canada VIN Decoder & Lookup tool. You may also be able to verify the VIN through the vehicle manufacturer's website.

Toyota VIN Model & Year Character Identification

A - 1980, 2010L - 1990, 2020Y - 2000
B - 1980, 2011M - 1991, 20211 - 2001
C - 1982, 2012N - 1992, 20222 - 2002
D - 1983, 2013P - 1993, 20233 - 2003
E - 1984, 2014R - 1994, 20244 - 2004
F - 1985, 2015S - 1995, 20255 - 2005
G - 1986, 2016T - 1996, 20266 - 2006
H - 1987, 2017V - 1997, 20277 - 2007
J - 1988, 2018W - 1998, 20288 - 2008
K - 1989, 2019X - 1999, 20299 - 2009
A - 1980, 2010L - 1990, 2020
B - 1980, 2011M - 1991, 2021
C - 1982, 2012N - 1992, 2022
D - 1983, 2013P - 1993, 2023
E - 1984, 2014R - 1994, 2024
F - 1985, 2015S - 1995, 2025
G - 1986, 2016T - 1996, 2026
H - 1987, 2017V - 1997, 2027
J - 1988, 2018W - 1998, 2028
K - 1989, 2019X - 1999, 2029
Y - 20005 - 2005
1 - 20016 - 2006
2 - 20027 - 2007
3 - 20038 - 2008
4 - 20049 - 2009
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