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🔍 VIN Decoder
Official Lexus Technical Training Standard • Tech Tip TIP2253

Lexus VIN Decoder

Decode any 17-character Lexus Vehicle Identification Number. Instantly identify assembly plant (Japan, Canada, USA), exact engine family, transmission/drivetrain, body type, model year, and verify the official NHTSA check digit.

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📖 Official Lexus VIN Breakdown Architecture

According to Lexus Tech Tip TIP2253 and Federal Standard 49 CFR Part 565, all modern Lexus VINs are split into three core groups:

Digits 1 - 3

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

Defines the country of origin, vehicle division (Toyota/Lexus), and vehicle category (Passenger car vs Multipurpose SUV).

Digits 4 - 9

Vehicle Description Section (VDS)

Identifies the body style, drivetrain (AWD/FWD/RWD), engine code, restraint system, carline family, and security check digit.

Digits 10 - 17

Vehicle Indicator Section (VIS)

Designates the exact model year (digit 10), specific assembly plant code (digit 11), and sequential serial production number (12-17).

1. Country of Origin & Assembly Plant Codes (Digits 1 & 11) +

Lexus vehicles are manufactured across premier Japanese craftsmanship plants, as well as dedicated facilities in Canada and the United States:

Digit Code Location & Plant Name Associated Lexus Models
Digit 1 J Japan (All Domestic TMC Plants) IS, ES, GS, LS, RC, LC, GX, LX, RX, NX, UX
Digit 1 2 Canada (TMMC - Cambridge, Ontario) RX 350, RX 450h, NX 250, NX 350
Digit 1 5 USA (TMMK - Georgetown, Kentucky) ES 350, ES 300h (2016 - Present)
Digit 11 2 Toyota Motor Kyushu (Miyata Plant), Japan RX, ES, NX, UX, IS, CT
Digit 11 4 Yoshiwara Plant (Toyota City), Japan GX 460, GX 550, LX 570, LX 600
Digit 11 5 Tahara Plant (Aichi), Japan LS 460/500, GS, IS, RC, GX
Digit 11 A Motomachi Plant (Toyota City), Japan LC 500, LFA, Crown
Digit 11 C TMMC Plant (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada) RX 350, RX 450h, NX 350
Digit 11 U TMMK Plant (Georgetown, Kentucky, USA) ES 350, ES 300h
Digit 11 S TMMI Plant (Princeton, Indiana, USA) TX 350, TX 500h, TX 550h+ (2024 - Present)
2. Master Lexus Engine Family Codes (Digit 5) +

Official engine family mapping from the Lexus Technical Training engine identification manual:

Master Tech Rule (10th Digit First): Lexus reuses 5th digit engine characters across generations and vehicle lines. For example, 5th digit 'B' designates the 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 in 2022+ LX 600, the 2.4L Turbo Hybrid in 2024+ TX 500h, the 2.5L Hybrid in 2023+ RX 350h, and the 3.5L V6 Hybrid in older RX models. Our decoder strictly evaluates the 10th digit (Model Year) FIRST to unlock the exact year-specific specification chart without collisions.
5th Digit Engine Code Displacement & Configuration Fuel / Valve System Applications
8 / Z 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6, 24-Valve DOHC D-4S (Direct & Port), VVT-iW / VVT-i RX 350 (2016-2022), ES 350, GS 350
K 2GR-FE 3.5L V6, 24-Valve DOHC SFI Sequential, Dual VVT-i RX 350 (2007-2015), ES 350 (2007-2018)
M 1UR-FE 4.6L V8, 32-Valve DOHC SFI, Dual VVT-i, AI, EGR GX 460 (2010-2023)
5 V35A-FTS 3.5L V6 Twin-Turbo DOHC D-4ST Direct Injection, Dual VVT-i GX 550 (2024+), LS 500 (2018+)
2 A25A-FXS 2.5L 4-Cyl Atkinson Hybrid D-4S, VVT-iE / VVT-i ES 300h (2019+), NX 350h, RX 350h
A 8AR-FTS 2.0L Turbo 4-Cylinder DOHC D-4ST, VVT-iW (Intake), VVT-i NX 200t/300, IS 200t/300, RC 200t/300
E / M 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6, 24-Valve DOHC D-4S (Direct & Port), Dual VVT-i IS 350, GS 350, RC 350, IS 300 AWD
F 4GR-FSE 2.5L V6, 24-Valve DOHC D-4 Direct Injection, Dual VVT-i IS 250 / IS 250 AWD (2006-2015)
G 2GR-FXS 3.5L V6 Hybrid Synergy Drive D-4S, Dual VVT-i, Atkinson Cycle RX 450h / RX 450hL (2016-2022)
P 2UR-GSE 5.0L High-Output V8 32V DOHC Yamaha High-Flow Heads, D-4S IS F, RC F, GS F, LC 500, IS 500
Y 3UR-FE 5.7L V8, 32-Valve DOHC SFI Sequential, Dual VVT-i LX 570 (2008-2021)
T 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 Iron Block DOHC VVT-i (2005+) / Non-VVT-i GX 470, LX 470
L / N 3UZ-FE 4.3L V8 All-Aluminum DOHC VVT-i, ETCS-i LS 430, GS 430, SC 430
X 1LR-GUE 4.8L 72° V10 Even-Firing DOHC Independent Throttle Bodies, Dry Sump Lexus LFA (552 hp Supercar)
3. Model Year Identification Chart (Digit 10) +

Lexus follows the standardized 30-year ISO 3779 VIN model year cycle (letters I, O, Q, U, Z are excluded to avoid confusion with numbers):

2026Code: T
2025Code: S
2024Code: R
2023Code: P
2022Code: N
2021Code: M
2020Code: L
2019Code: K
2018Code: J
2017Code: H
2016Code: G
2015Code: F
2014Code: E
2013Code: D
2012Code: C
2011Code: B
2010Code: A
2009Code: 9
4. How the Security Check Digit (Digit 9) Works +

The 9th character in every North American market VIN is a mathematical Check Digit mandated by the US Department of Transportation (NHTSA) to detect fraudulent, altered, or mistyped VINs.

Check Digit Calculation Formula: Sum = Σ (Character Value × Positional Weight) for Digits 1 to 17 (excluding Digit 9)
Remainder = Sum mod 11
If Remainder == 10 → Check Digit is 'X'. Otherwise Check Digit is the remainder number (0 - 9).

Our interactive tool automatically runs this full modulo-11 calculation against your VIN to confirm authenticity.