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Lexus VIN Decoder with MPG & Fuel Cost

Enter your Lexus's 17-character VIN to decode its year, model and build details, see US model recall campaigns, and match EPA configurations where available. Set your mileage and fuel price to estimate running costs.

0/17 characters — letters and digits, never I, O or Q

Lexus MPG and running costs by model

A quick model-level comparison before you decode. Enter a VIN above for EPA configurations matched to the decoded year and available powertrain details, then adjust your mileage and energy price. These preview figures are broader estimates, not exact year-and-trim ratings.

Annual estimates assume 12,000 miles, US average regular gasoline at $4.35/gal, diesel at $6.20/gal, or residential electricity at $0.17/kWh. Fuel prices dated 2026-10-05. Costs exclude maintenance, insurance, tax and depreciation.

All 9 Lexus models and running costs
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Lexus manufacturer and country codes

Lexus cars and utility vehicles use different prefixes. Hybrid and gasoline versions can share a model name, so verify the powertrain.

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). These are verified examples, not an exhaustive list. A WMI can cover more than one retail brand; it identifies the manufacturer, not a model, engine or exact assembly plant. Country below refers to the WMI region assignment. Use the full decode for the reported build plant.

Verified Lexus WMI examples
WMICountry / regionRegistered manufacturerVehicle type
JTHJapanTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATIONPassenger Car
JTJJapanTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATIONMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
2T2CanadaTOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CANADAMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
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Worked Lexus VIN example

JTHBK1GG1F2000001

Illustrative VIN with a placeholder serial number (000001), checked against NHTSA vPIC. It demonstrates the build-code decode, not a particular car's identity or history.

Make, model and year
Lexus ES, 2015
Body and fuel
Sedan/Saloon · Gasoline
Engine displacement
3.5 litres
Reported assembly plant
MIYAWAKA, JAPAN
Position 9: check digit
1
Position 10: model-year code
F → 2015

Read the NHTSA example decode →

For US-standard passenger cars, and multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks rated at 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) or less, a number in position 7 selects 1980–2009; a letter selects 2010–2039. This shortcut does not apply to every overseas-market vehicle, heavy truck or motorcycle. Model year can differ from the calendar year of manufacture. See every year code →

Where to find your Lexus VIN

Start with the plate at the base of the windshield, usually on the driver's side, read from outside the car. Look next for the certification label in the front door opening. Compare the full 17 characters with the registration, title or insurance documents. Exact label and stamped-chassis locations vary by model, year and market; the owner's manual is the model-specific authority.

Lexus UK says most Lexus models have a tamper-resistant VIN sticker inside the front-left door shut line. Its description calls that the passenger side for the UK market; keep left/right and steering position distinct when checking an imported car.

Lexus UK VIN-location help →

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Lexus recall campaigns

Snapshot checked 2026-10-06; source contains reports through 2026-10-01. The largest 3 US vehicle campaigns in our NHTSA snapshot reported since 2024-10-06, ranked by total potentially affected units. Totals cover the entire campaign and can include other makes; they are not counts of unrepaired Lexus vehicles.

NHTSA 25V744000 →Reported 2025-10-30

back over prevention:display function

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

1,024,407 potentially affected units across the campaign. Lexus models: ES, ES HYBRID, GX, LC, LC HYBRID, LS, LS HYBRID, LX, LX HYBRID, NX, NX HYBRID, NX PLUG-IN HYBRID, RX, RX HYBRID, RX PLUG-IN HYBRID, RZ, TX, TX HYBRID, TX PLUG-IN HYBRID, redundant RX PLUG-IN HYBRID. Model years in this make's records: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Risk and remedy

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

NHTSA 25V595000 →Reported 2025-09-11

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

591,377 potentially affected units across the campaign. Lexus models: LS, RX, TX. Model years in this make's records: 2024, 2025.

Risk and remedy

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

NHTSA 26V162000 →Reported 2026-03-18

back over prevention:software

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

144,200 potentially affected units across the campaign. Lexus models: NX, RX, TX. Model years in this make's records: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

Risk and remedy

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.

A model campaign is not proof that your individual car is affected or that its repair remains open. Check your VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for current applicability and repair status. A VIN decode does not provide accident, mileage or ownership history.

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