Lexus VIN Decoder — Decode Any Lexus VIN Free
Decode any Lexus VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus RX, ES, NX, GX or IS and the decoder breaks it down position by position — manufacturer, model year, engine and plant — then validates the check digit. No signup, no charge.
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Common Lexus / Toyota WMI prefixes (VIN positions 1–3)
| WMI prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| JTH | Lexus car, built in Japan |
| JTJ | Lexus SUV, built in Japan |
| 2T2 | Lexus SUV (RX), built in Canada |
| 58A | Lexus car (ES), built in the USA |
How a Lexus VIN breaks down
Lexus is Toyota's luxury division, so its VINs follow Toyota's structure under the 17-character ISO 3779 standard. Positions 1–3 are the World Manufacturer Identifier — a Japan-built Lexus car commonly opens JTH, a Japan-built SUV JTJ, and a Canada-built RX 2T2. Positions 4–8 encode the model line, body and engine; position 9 is the check digit; position 10 the model year; position 11 the plant; and 12–17 the sequential build number.
Because the engine and trim are described in positions 4–8, two same-year RX or ES models can carry different descriptor characters depending on hybrid vs gas powertrain and trim.
Decode vs. history: what the VIN can and can't tell you
Decoding a Lexus VIN reveals the factory build — year, engine, plant and trim. It won't show what happened after the sale. For salvage, accident, flood and odometer brands, run the same VIN through a history report drawing on NMVTIS and state-DMV records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the VIN on a Lexus?
On the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side doorjamb sticker, and the title and registration.
What does a Lexus VIN starting with JTH mean?
JTH is the World Manufacturer Identifier for a Japan-built Lexus car. JTJ indicates a Japan-built Lexus SUV, and 2T2 a Canada-built RX.
Is a Lexus VIN decoded like a Toyota VIN?
Yes. Lexus is Toyota's luxury brand and shares the same VIN structure, so the descriptor section reads the same way.
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