position 11, the plant, shows 3 codes, most often 0 (85%). Decoding one also brings up 11 recall campaigns and 544 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Scion tC VIN
Every Scion tC VIN follows the same 17-character layout:
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
What a decoded Scion tC VIN gets you
Behind a Scion tC VIN: 544 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 11 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 544 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 25 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
Where to find the VIN on a Scion tC
Four places on a Scion tC carry it, and all four must read the same — a mismatch is where fraud shows itself first.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Scion tC VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 11 recall campaigns and 544 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Scion tC.
Where was my tC built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 544 dated Scion tC VINs it reads 0 85%, 3 11%, J 4%.
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