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Enter your vehicle's VIN code to discover all technical specifications. The VIN consists of 17 alphanumeric characters.
Toyota Camry VIN Decoder
Decode any Toyota Camry VIN free in under three seconds. Type the 17-character vehicle identification number into the decoder above and pull the generation, model year, engine, trim, transmission, factory options, plant of origin, and open NHTSA recalls. No account, no credit card, no email gate.
This page is the dedicated Toyota Camry hub. Below you’ll find the generation-by-generation chassis codes the Camry carries in its VIN, the plant that has built nearly every US-market Camry since 1988, the engine codes used across all nine generations, a position-by-position guide, and the spots on the car where the VIN is stamped.
About the Toyota Camry
The Camry has been America’s best-selling passenger car for more than two decades, and it has held that title through nine distinct generations since it arrived stateside in 1983. The version most VIN decoders deal with starts at the third generation, when Toyota moved to the wider, more American-market-focused XV platform. Since then:
| Generation | Years | Chassis code | Body | Built at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd (XV10) | 1992-1996 | XV10 (SXV10/VCV10/MCV10) | Sedan, coupe | Georgetown, KY / Tsutsumi, Japan |
| 4th (XV20) | 1997-2001 | XV20 (SXV20/MCV20) | Sedan | Georgetown, KY / Tsutsumi, Japan |
| 5th (XV30) | 2002-2006 | XV30 (ACV30/MCV30) | Sedan | Georgetown, KY |
| 6th (XV40) | 2007-2011 | XV40 (ACV40/GSV40/AHV40) | Sedan | Georgetown, KY |
| 7th (XV50) | 2012-2017 | XV50 (ASV50/GSV50/AVV50) | Sedan | Georgetown, KY |
| 8th (XV70) | 2018-2024 | XV70 (AXVA70/GSV70/AXVH70/AXVH71) | Sedan | Georgetown, KY |
| 9th (XV80) | 2025-present | XV80 (AXVA80/AXVH80) | Sedan | Georgetown, KY |
The internal chassis code (XV10 through XV80) is Toyota’s own shorthand and doesn’t appear literally in the VIN, but the Vehicle Descriptor Section at positions 4 to 8 does encode the platform variant, body, and restraint system that map back to it. A 2020 Camry SE and a 1996 Camry LE will never share a VDS pattern, and that’s what a decoder is reading when it names the generation.
Toyota Camry WMI codes (positions 1 to 3)
The first three characters of a VIN form the World Manufacturer Identifier, assigned by SAE on behalf of ISO. Nearly every US-market Camry, from the 1992 model year to the current one, carries one WMI:
| WMI | Country | Registered to | Camry relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4T1 | USA | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. | The Camry’s WMI since the Georgetown plant took over full production; confirmed across XV10 through XV80 |
| JT2 | Japan | Toyota Motor Corporation | Used on some early-production and Japan-sourced Camrys from the XV10/XV20 era |
Two other Toyota WMIs, 4T3 and 4T4, are also registered to Kentucky-based Toyota plants, but NHTSA classifies them for other vehicle lines built at those facilities, not the Camry sedan; don’t expect either prefix on a genuine Camry VIN. If your Camry VIN starts with anything other than 4T1 or an early JT2, treat it as suspect and decode the full VIN with the tool above to confirm.
How to decode a Toyota Camry VIN, position by position
Every Camry built since 1992 uses the 17-character ISO 3779 standard. The string breaks into three blocks, and each character carries specific meaning.
Positions 1 to 3: World Manufacturer Identifier
See the table above. The first digit is the country of build (4 is the USA), the second identifies the manufacturer, and the third narrows the vehicle class. 4T1 means a US-built Toyota passenger car, and on a Camry, that plant is Georgetown, Kentucky in essentially every case.
Positions 4 to 8: Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
This is where the Camry gets specific: body style, restraint system, and, in combination, the drivetrain. Toyota doesn’t publish a single isolated character for “engine code” at position 8 the way some manufacturers do; the four-cylinder, V6, and hybrid distinction is carried across the whole 4-to-8 block rather than one digit alone. What is fully documented and verifiable is which engine families shipped in each generation:
| Generation | Engine(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| XV10 (1992-1996) | 5S-FE 2.2L I4; 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 (1994-96) | First V6 Camry arrived mid-cycle |
| XV20 (1997-2001) | 5S-FE 2.2L I4; 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 | |
| XV30 (2002-2006) | 2AZ-FE 2.4L I4; 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 (2002-03); 3MZ-FE 3.3L V6 (2004-06, SE) | |
| XV40 (2007-2011) | 2AZ-FE 2.4L I4 (07-09); 2AR-FE 2.5L I4 (10-11); 2GR-FE 3.5L V6; 2AZ-FXE 2.4L hybrid | First Camry Hybrid |
| XV50 (2012-2017) | 2AR-FE 2.5L I4; 2GR-FE 3.5L V6; 2AR-FXE 2.5L hybrid | |
| XV70 (2018-2024) | A25A-FKS 2.5L I4; 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6; A25A-FXS 2.5L hybrid | Last generation offered with a V6 |
| XV80 (2025-present) | A25A-FXS 2.5L hybrid only, FWD or AWD | No gas-only or V6 option for the first time |
Because the exact character-to-engine mapping at each position isn’t consistently published, the reliable way to confirm which engine your specific Camry carries is to run the full VIN through the decoder above rather than eyeballing position 8 alone.
Position 9: Check digit
The check digit is the one character in the VIN that catches typos. It’s calculated from the other 16 characters using a fixed weighting table and modulo-11 math. Mistype a single character anywhere in the VIN and the math no longer matches; any compliant decoder, every state DMV, and the NHTSA recall database will reject the entry.
Position 10: Model year
The 10th character maps to model year on a 30-year cycle, identical across every manufacturer:
| Char | Year | Char | Year | Char | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 1992 | 6 | 2006 | K | 2019 |
| P | 1993 | 7 | 2007 | L | 2020 |
| R | 1994 | 8 | 2008 | M | 2021 |
| S | 1995 | 9 | 2009 | N | 2022 |
| T | 1996 | A | 2010 | P | 2023 |
| V | 1997 | B | 2011 | R | 2024 |
| W | 1998 | C | 2012 | S | 2025 |
| X | 1999 | D | 2013 | T | 2026 |
| Y | 2000 | E | 2014 | ||
| 1 | 2001 | F | 2015 | ||
| 2 | 2002 | G | 2016 | ||
| 3 | 2003 | H | 2017 | ||
| 4 | 2004 | J | 2018 | ||
| 5 | 2005 |
The letters I, O, and Q are skipped because they look like 1 and 0. The cycle repeats every 30 years, so a decoder cross-references the chassis code at positions 4 to 8 (no XV80 existed in 1996) to know which pass through the alphabet it’s reading.
Position 11: Assembly plant
| Char | Plant | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U | Georgetown, Kentucky (TMMK) | Confirmed across every generation from XV10 to XV80; the plant that has assembled the large majority of US-market Camrys since 1988 |
Early Camrys, and some sold outside North America, were also built at Toyota’s Tsutsumi plant in Japan and other regional factories; the position-11 character for those cars varies by market and isn’t consistently surfaced by public VIN databases. Run the full VIN through the decoder above to confirm plant of origin for a specific car.
Positions 12 to 17: Serial number
The final six characters are the production sequence stamped on your specific Camry as it left the line. Combined with the previous 11 characters, this makes every Camry VIN globally unique. Two cars with the same generation, year, plant, and engine still differ here.
Camry trim levels and how they appear in the VIN
A Camry VIN does not spell out the trim name directly; trim is reconstructed from the VDS combined with the equipment group on the build sheet. The broad trim ladder by generation:
- XV10/XV20 (1992-2001): DX/CE, LE, XLE, SE
- XV30 (2002-2006): LE, SE, XLE
- XV40 (2007-2011): CE (fleet), LE, SE, XLE, Hybrid
- XV50 (2012-2017): L, LE, SE, XLE, XSE (added 2015), Hybrid LE/SE/XLE
- XV70 (2018-2024): L, LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, XSE, TRD (added 2020), Hybrid LE/SE/XLE
- XV80 (2025-present): LE, SE, XLE, XSE, Nightshade (added 2026)
When you decode a Camry VIN with the tool above, the result calls out the equipment group, packages, and drivetrain (FWD or AWD, where offered) so you can match a window sticker or a build sheet.
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota Camry
Four locations on every modern Camry, plus the paperwork:
- Lower-left corner of the windshield, visible from outside the car
- Driver’s side B-pillar label (door jamb sticker)
- Stamped on the engine block, near the firewall side
- Stamped on the front cross-member or frame rail, visible from under the front of the car
- Vehicle title, registration, insurance card, Toyota app
The windshield and door jamb are the easiest to read on a used-car lot. The block and frame stamps are the ones to check if you suspect a cloned plate; they’re physically tied to the car and much harder to swap.
Toyota Camry recalls and safety
The Camry has been part of two of the largest safety recall campaigns in US automotive history. From 2009 to 2011, roughly 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including the 2007-2010 Camry, were recalled over unintended acceleration linked to floor mats trapping the accelerator pedal and a separate sticking-pedal mechanical defect. Separately, Camrys from the early 2000s through the mid-2010s were swept into the industry-wide Takata airbag inflator recall, one of the largest safety recalls ever issued, covering millions of vehicles across nearly every automaker; certain high-risk Camry inflators carried “do not drive” advisories.
To check your specific Camry:
- Decode the VIN with the tool above to confirm the exact model and year
- Cross-reference the 17-character VIN with Toyota’s recall lookup or NHTSA’s recall database
- Contact your nearest Toyota dealer service department for any open campaign repair
Recall repairs are free regardless of vehicle age, mileage, or ownership history.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decode a Toyota Camry VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN from the windshield, door jamb, or title into the decoder at the top of this page. Results return in under three seconds and include generation, model year, engine, transmission, drivetrain, plant, and any open NHTSA recalls. No sign-up.
Where is the VIN on a Toyota Camry?
The two easiest spots are the lower-left corner of the windshield (read from outside the car) and the driver-side B-pillar label inside the door frame. Both are required by federal labelling regulation. The engine block and front frame rail carry physical stamps that match the same number.
What does a Toyota Camry VIN starting with 4T1 mean?
4T1 is the WMI for Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky. A Camry with a VIN starting 4T1 was built at the Georgetown, Kentucky plant, which has assembled the large majority of US-market Camrys since production began there in 1988.
How do I tell the generation of my Camry from the VIN?
The VIN doesn’t spell out “XV70” or “XV50” directly; the generation is reconstructed from the Vehicle Descriptor Section at positions 4 to 8 together with the model-year character at position 10. Run the VIN through the decoder above rather than trying to read the chassis code off the raw string.
Is the Toyota Camry VIN decoder really free?
Yes. VinDecoderPlus decodes every Toyota Camry VIN free of charge with no sign-up. The basic decode covers everything the factory stamped into the VIN. A full vehicle history report (accident records, odometer history, prior ownership, salvage status) is available as a paid upgrade if you need it.
Can a Toyota Camry VIN be faked?
The 17 characters can be retyped on a counterfeit plate, but the check digit at position 9 catches most single-character changes through math, and the engine-block and frame stamps are physically tied to the original car. If the windshield and door-jamb VINs match but the frame stamp doesn’t, the car has been cloned. The guide how to check if a car is stolen by VIN walks through the verification steps.
Decode any Toyota Camry VIN free
Type your 17-character Camry VIN into the decoder at the top of this page for an instant breakdown. To go deeper into VIN structure or check other Toyota models:
- Toyota VIN decoder hub for the brand-wide guide
- How to read a VIN number for the general standard
- What every character in a VIN means for a position-by-position reference
- Classic car VIN decoder for pre-1981 formats
- VIN decoder vs. vehicle history report for what a decode covers vs. what it doesn’t
