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Lexus VIN Decoder

Lexus launched in 1989 with the LS 400 as Toyota’s luxury brand.

Reading a Lexus VIN

What do the first three characters of a Lexus VIN mean?

Japanese-built Lexus models often begin JTH. The RX has also been built in Canada, and those begin 2T2, so the first character tells you the plant’s country.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positionsJTH …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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