Toyota Engine Block Casting Numbers

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Toyota uses this system to denote what technologies are on the engine and to differentiate between the same engine, with slight modifications, being used in different markets. The coding system works simply: the first numeric character(s) represents the engine block's generation, the next one or two letters are the engine family, and the suffix.

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Since it began around the turn of the century, Toyota has produced many engines. Modern Toyota engines, such as those we will be focusing on here (1988 to present) are designated by a coded naming system. Toyota uses this system to denote what technologies are on the engine and to differentiate between the same engine, with slight modifications, being used in different markets.

The coding system works simply: the first numeric character(s) represents the engine block's generation, the next one or two letters are the engine family, and the suffix, separated by a dash, lists the engine's features. For example, a 2GR-FE engine (used in the Avalon, RX 350, and Highlander) is a second-generation (2) engine in the GR-series featuring an economy narrow-angle valve direct overhead cam (F) with electronic fuel injection (E).

The suffixes for Toyota engine naming are as follows:

Code Description A 2DR Sedan 2WD B 4DR Sedan 2WD / Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame C 2DR Coupe 2WD D 3/5DR Liftback, Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame. Find your Toyota or Scion model so that we can personalize your experience. Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the unique identifier of your vehicle. Insurance Card You can find your VIN on the insurance identification card issued by your insurance company. Engine identification numbers are very important for engine repairs. These numbers let mechanics know which parts are compatible with the engine and how to repair the specific model. All engines have serial numbers, and many also include model numbers and other numbers that help identify the engine.

  • A - Valvematic variable lift intake head
  • B - Twin SU-style side-draft carburetors (After 2000, 'B' indicates capability for E85 Ethanol)
  • C - Carburated / California Emissions Controlled
  • D - Twin Downdraft carburetors
  • E - Electronic Fuel injection
  • F - Economy narrow-angle valve DOHC
  • G - Performance wide-angle valve DOHC
  • H - High compression, High-pressure charged
  • I - Single-point fuel injection
  • J - Autochoke in early models, unknown pollution control later
  • L - Transverse
  • M - Philippines' market
  • N - CNG fuel
  • P - LPG fuel
  • R - Low Compression (uses 87 and below octane fuel)
  • S - Swirl intake
  • SE - D-4 Gasoline Direct Injection
  • T - Turbocharged
  • U - Japan-spec emissions w/ catalytic converter
  • V - Common Rail Diesel Injection (D-4D)
  • X - Atkinson cycle (most-used on hybrids)
  • Z - Supercharged

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VIN format After 2009[edit]

Toyota used the following VIN format and codes in the USA 1992

PositionSampleDescription
14Canada
2TToyota
31SEDAN
4bHATCHBACK
5eL4
64Series
76Restraint
8kMATRIX
98Check digit
1092010
11uPlant
128Sequential number
136
146
158
165
170

VIN format Prior to 1998[edit]

For vehicles older than 1998

2Ttoyota
32four door sedan
4SEngine v6Type
5T
68se Series
78Model se Grade
8P4 delivers Body/Chassis Configuration
9XRT43-157714
10PModel 1993 year
110Plant
121RT43-157714
130
148
153
168
175
Toyota Engine Block Casting Numbers

VIN positions[edit]

Country of origin[edit]

Position 1

CodeDescription
1USA
2Canada
3Mexico
4USA
5USA
6Australia
8Argentina
9Brazil
JJapan
KKorea
MThailand
NTurkey
SEngland
VFrance/Austria
WGermany

Manufacturer (Japan/North America)[edit]

Position 2

Toyota engine block casting numbers
CodeDescription
NNUMMI
FFuji Heavy Industries LTD
TToyota

M=Mazda ( Scion iA, iM )Y =Toyota (Mississippi, USA)

Vehicle Type[edit]

Toyota Engine Block Casting Numbers 3970010

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Position 3

CodeDescription
D,G,K,X,1,2,7,NPassenger Car
A,B,F,M,4Truck
E,L,3Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
5Incomplete Vehicle (typically a convertible)

Body[edit]

Position 4 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world, may be incorrect for most recent ones)

CodeDescription
A2DR Sedan 2WD
B4DR Sedan 2WD / Standard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame
C2DR Coupe 2WD
D3/5DR Liftback, Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame
EStation Wagon, MPV, Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Full-Size Frame
F2DR Convertible 2WD
G4DR Wagon 2WD
H4DR Wagon 4WD
J5DR Van AWD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Long Bed, Small Frame
K5DR Wagon 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 2WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame
L5DR Wagon 4WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Long Bed, Small Frame
M5DR Door Van 2WD / Double Cab Truck, 4WD, Extra Long Bed, Small Frame
NStandard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 2WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame
PStandard Cab 1/2 Ton Truck, 4WD, Short Bed, Full-Size Frame
RStandard Cab Truck, 4WD, Standard Bed, Full-Size Frame
S3DR Liftback 4WD
TExtra Cab/Access Pickup, 2WD, Long Bed Small Frame
UExtra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame
WExtra Cab/Access Pickup, 4WD, Long Bed Small Frame TRD
X5DR Sport Utility Wagon
YSport Van
Z5DR Wagon 2WD

Engine[edit]

Position 4 (before 1996 for North America)

CodeDescription
47A-FE Lean Burn
A3MZ-FE
B1NZ-FXE or 2AZ-FXE
D2AZ-FE
E2AZ-FE
F1MZ-FE
G5S-FE
H1AZ-FE
K2GR-FE
L2RZ-FE
M3RZ-FE
N5VZ-FE
P3S-FE
R1ZZ-FE
S1BM
T2UZ-FE or 1NZ-FE or 3S-GTE
U1GR-FE
Y2ZZ-GE

Position 5 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)

CodeDescription
A4A-FE, 7A-FE, 2AD-FTV (2005+)
B1HZ, 2AD-FHV (2005+)
C2C, 2CT, 2CT-E
E2JZ-GT, 2JZ-GTE, 2AZ-FE
F1MZ-FE, 2AR-FE
H1AZ-FE, 1NR-FE
J1FZ-FE, 1AZ-FSE
L
N5VZ-FE, 2ZR-FXE
P2AZ-FSE
R1ZZ-FE
S3S-FE or Electric -- RAV4 EV only
T2UZ-FE
U2ZR-FE (Corolla Conquest 2010)
V1NR-FE or 1VD-FTV
W2NZ-FE, 1CD-FTV
X2TR-FE
Y2ZZ-GE, 3UR-FE
Z3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 (278 hp), 2JZ-FE, 1ZZ-FE, 3ZZ-FE

Series[edit]

Position 6 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)

Based on the Chassis code given for the car.

CodeDescription
0Toyota Land Cruiser J100/J105
2Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J120

Restraint[edit]

Position 7 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)

CodeDescription
0Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Curtain Airbags
1Manual Belt / 1 STD (North America), No Airbags (International)
2Manual Belts w/2 Airbags (North America), 1 Airbag (Driver Seat) (International)
3Manual Belts w/2 Airbags (North America), 2 Front Airbags (International)
6Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Side Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)
7Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Knee Airbag (Driver Seat)
8Manual Belts w/2 Airbags and Side Airbags
9Manual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Front Curtain Airbags.
DManual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, Three-Row Curtain Shield Airbags, and Knee Airbag
FManual Belts w/2 Airbags, Side Airbags, and Knee Airbag

Model/Platform[edit]

Position 8 (1996-present for North America, 2002-present for the rest of the world)

CodeDescription
0MR2 / MR2 Spyder
1Tundra / Tundra
3Echo / Yaris Verso
4Yaris / Scion xA / Scion xB / Scion xD / Urban Cruiser
6Hilux
7Scion tC
AHighlander / Sequoia / Celica RWD / Supra
BAvalon / Avensis Verso / Ipsum?
CSienna / Previa / Aygo
DT100
ECorolla / Matrix / Auris
FFJ Cruiser
GHilux / Fortuner
HHighlander
JLand Cruiser / Land Cruiser Prado
KCamry / Aurion (TRD)
LTercel / Paseo / Avensis
MPrevia
NTacoma and older trucks as well
PCamry Solara
R4Runner / Corolla Verso
SFortuner
TCelica FWD
UPrius
VRAV4
WMR2 (non-spyder models)
XCressida

Model year[edit]

Position 10 (for International market, it may or may not leaves 0 for these models)

CodeYear
V1997
W1998
X1999
Y2000
12001
22002
32003
42004
52005
62006
72007
82008
92009
A2010
B2011
C2012
D2013
E2014
F2015
G2016
H2017
J2018
K2019
L2020
M2021

Plant[edit]

Position 11

CodeDescription
0-9 (All numeric)Japan
AOnnaing-Valenciennes, France (TMMF)
CCambridge, ON, CA (TMMC)
DJapan
EUnited Kingdom
KJapan
JJapan
MBaja CA, Mexico (TMMBC)
NKolín, Czech Republic (TPCA)
RLafayette, IN, US (Subaru of Indiana Automotive)
SPrinceton, IN, US
UGeorgetown, KY, US
WWoodstock, ON, CA (TMMC)
XSan Antonio, TX, US
ZFremont, CA, US (NUMMI)

Toyota WMIs[edit]

There are partial list of WMIs which are used by Toyota as well as the broader Toyota Group, including all divisions and subsidiaries:

  • JTD - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTG - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Bus
  • JTK - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTN - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTX - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JT1 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JT2 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JT7 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Passenger Car
  • JTA - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTB - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTF - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTM - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JT4 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Truck
  • JTE - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JTL - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT3 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT5 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Incomplete Vehicle (typically a convertible)
  • JTH - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Passenger Car
  • JTJ - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT6 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (SUV)
  • JT8 - Toyota Motor Corporation, Lexus Passenger Car
  • JDA - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
  • JD1 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
  • JD2 - Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd., Daihatsu Passenger Car
  • JHA - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHB - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHC - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHD - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck
  • JHE - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Truck

External links[edit]

Online Toyota VIN decoder04864


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