Lexus VIN Decoder
Enter any 17-character Lexus VIN. We pull the NHTSA VPIC record (engine, drive, plant, trim) and check for open recalls — about 30 seconds, free.
How the Lexus decoder works
CheckMyVIN sends your VIN to the NHTSA VPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) API. VPIC returns detailed manufacturer data per VIN; we extract the 18 most relevant fields — make, model, year, body class, engine displacement, engine model code, drive type, fuel type, transmission, assembly plant, and electrification details. For Lexus specifically, the engine model code is the most useful field: it lets us look up the right oil grade, spark plug part number, and known weak points.
Common Lexus WMI codes
| WMI | Meaning |
|---|---|
| JTH | Lexus passenger car (ES, IS, LS) — Japan |
| 2T2 | Lexus SUV (RX) — Cambridge, ON Canada |
| JTJ | Lexus SUV — Japan |
| 58A | Lexus passenger (ES) — Georgetown, KY USA |