Most Toyota C-HR VINs open with NMT (Turkey, 2018–2022) or JTN (Japan, 2018–2022). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often R (72%); a 2026 C-HR carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 6 recall campaigns and 537 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Toyota C-HR VIN
Here is a real 2026 Toyota C-HR VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN JTMAAAAD0TJ013676 — decoded free on its own report page.
| 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. |
Toyota C-HR VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
The Toyota C-HR VINs on record carry 2 different prefixes. The main one is NMT (Turkey, 2018–2022), then JTN (Japan, 2018–2022):
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMT | 2018–2022 | Turkey | Passenger Car | |
| JTN | 2018–2022 | Japan | Passenger Car |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Toyota C-HR it is not one number either — assembly moved between 2 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 2018–2022 | 387 | |
| 1 | 2018–2022 | 149 |
Counted from 537 dated Toyota C-HR VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Toyota C-HR
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Toyota C-HR has not yet outlived: its 9 years still map one-to-one. All 9 model years of the Toyota C-HR, 2018 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Toyota C-HR VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 39 VINs the Toyota C-HR uses 7 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | K (87%) · A (15%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | H (85%) · A (15%) · 3 (3%) | 3 distinct |
| 8 — engine | X (87%) · D (15%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Toyota C-HR VIN gets you
Behind a Toyota C-HR VIN: 537 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 537 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 29 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 5 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 9 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota C-HR
A Toyota C-HR VIN normally opens with NMT; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| 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 Toyota C-HR VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 6 recall campaigns and 537 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Toyota C-HR.
Why does my C-HR VIN start differently from another C-HR?
Because the Toyota C-HR was built under several maker codes, by plant and period. Across the Toyota C-HR VINs on record we see 2 of them: NMT (2018–2022), JTN (2018–2022). Each is genuine for its years.
What year is my C-HR by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 C-HR carries T, a 2025 C-HR carries S, a 2024 C-HR carries R.
Where was my C-HR built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 537 dated Toyota C-HR VINs it reads R 72%, 1 28%.
What does position 4 mean on a Toyota C-HR VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 39 Toyota C-HR VINs here, K is the most common character in position 4, on 87% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Toyota C-HR check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with NMT or JTN. A plate that starts with anything else, or disagrees with the other copies of the number, needs documents checked before any money changes hands.
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