Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Is my car assembled in the USA?

For Toyota vehicles, a VIN beginning with J indicates it was manufactured by Toyota in Japan (as opposed to starting with 1, 4, or 5 for U.S.-built Toyotas, 2 for Canada, or 3 for Mexico).
The 10th character is S, which corresponds to the model year 2025 (using the standard VIN year encoding where S = 2025). 
  • JTMRWRFV4SJ087654
For the most precise details (exact model, trim, engine, and plant confirmation), you can enter the full VIN into the official NHTSA VIN decoder at https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/, which pulls manufacturer-reported data including the exact build plant and country.


VIN 7MUFBABG9TV102599 is a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE (AWD).
This model (and all 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross variants, including hybrids) is assembled in the United States at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) USA plant in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • The VIN starts with 7MU, which corresponds to Toyota multipurpose passenger vehicles (SUVs) built at this joint-venture facility in Alabama.
  • North American-market Corolla Cross production began at this plant in 2021 (starting with the 2022 model year), and it remains the exclusive assembly location for U.S.-spec models.

 2 =  Canada


Which Toyota Models Are Built in the U.S.?
Here’s a quick look at some of the Toyota models currently built by American hands:
  • Camry / Camry Hybrid: Kentucky
  • RAV4 Hybrid: Kentucky
  • Highlander / Highlander Hybrid: Indiana
  • Sienna (Hybrid): Indiana
  • Tacoma: Texas
  • Tundra: Texas
  • Sequoia: Texas
  • Corolla (Hybrid Only): Mississippi


  • Georgetown, Kentucky: The location of Toyota’s largest plant on the globe. They build the Camry, Camry Hybrid, and RAV4 Hybrid. This is a great example of precision assembly lines and American talent and dedication.
  • Princeton, Indiana: This is where we are producing the Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and Sienna cars. Did you know the Sienna is now a hybrid vehicle only? Indiana workers are doing it at scale.
  • San Antonio, Texas: This location is all about trucks. The Toyota Tundra and Tacoma are produced here so that American toughness meets Toyota durability. If you have a pickup in your driveway, it likely rolled off the San Antonio assembly line.
  • Huntsville, Alabama: Are engines your thing? Alabama has you covered. This plant produces millions of powertrains for Toyota vehicles each year, at a level of quality that is recognized around the world.

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