Most Toyota Scion tC VINs open with JTK (Japan, 2007–2008). Position 11, the plant, shows 2 codes, most often 0 (94%); a 2016 Scion tC carries G in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 0 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Toyota Scion tC VIN
Here is a real 2016 Toyota Scion tC VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN JTKJF5C72GJ017307 — 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 Scion tC VIN prefixes, and when each one was used
Every Toyota Scion tC we have on record, from 2007 to 2008, opens with the same three characters, JTK:
| VIN starts with | Years seen | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTK | 2007–2008 | Japan | Passenger Car |
Position 11 names the plant. On the Toyota Scion tC it is not one number either — assembly moved between 2 of them over the years:
| Plant code | Years active | VINs on record | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2007–2008 | 15 | |
| 3 | 2008–2008 | 1 |
Counted from 16 dated Toyota Scion tC VINs attached to NHTSA complaints, each code checked against the NHTSA manufacturer registry.
Model-year codes for the Toyota Scion tC
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Toyota Scion tC has not yet outlived: its 12 years still map one-to-one. All 12 model years of the Toyota Scion tC, 2005 to 2016, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
| 2009 | 9 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Toyota Scion tC VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 28 VINs the Toyota Scion tC uses 5 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | D (57%) · J (43%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | E (57%) · F (43%) | 2 distinct |
| 8 — engine | 7 (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Toyota Scion tC VIN gets you
Behind a Toyota Scion tC VIN: 16 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Owner complaints | 16 filed | NHTSA |
| Crash-test ratings | 6 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 12 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota Scion tC
A Toyota Scion tC VIN normally opens with JTK; 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 Scion tC VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls and 16 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Toyota Scion tC.
What year is my Scion tC by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2016 Scion tC carries G, a 2015 Scion tC carries F, a 2014 Scion tC carries E.
Where was my Scion tC built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 16 dated Toyota Scion tC VINs it reads 0 94%, 3 6%.
What does position 4 mean on a Toyota Scion tC VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 28 Toyota Scion tC VINs here, D is the most common character in position 4, on 57% of them.
What if the VIN on the dashboard doesn't match the door jamb?
On a Toyota Scion tC check the prefix first: most genuine ones open with JTK. 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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