Where is the VIN in the Toyota Auris?

This guide shows the VIN number locations on the Toyota Auris (Toyota Auris III [2018-2018]), covering vehicles produced between 2018–2018, with the easiest scan points first and the “hidden” chassis stamp last.

Chassis Number Locations

B-Pillar / Driver’s Door Jamb Sticker

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look on the B-pillar/door jamb for a black-and-white tamper-proof VIN sticker.
• Access: Easy. No tools—just open the door and wipe dust off the label if needed.
• Note: This is shown on LHD cars (steering wheel on the left).
• Tip: For the cleanest, fastest capture, use the high-contrast label to scan the VIN directly with your phone instead of typing it.

Windshield (Dashboard Corner)

• Where to look: Look through the lower corner of the front windshield at the VIN plate on the dashboard (on the LHD cars shown, it’s at the driver-side dashboard corner).
• Access: Low to moderate difficulty. Easy to see, but reflections/glare on glass can hide characters.
• Note: Best viewed from outside the car; angle your body to reduce reflections.
• Tip: If glare makes characters unreadable, capture it instantly with the VIN scanner—the camera locks it in before reflections wash it out.

Chassis / Floor (Stamped VIN Under Front Passenger Seat)

• Where to look: Slide the front passenger seat back. In the carpet, find a rectangular plastic cover/flap. Unclip/lift it to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal chassis.
• Access: Moderate. You’ll be working in a tight, dark footwell and must remove the small trim cover to expose the stamping.
• Note: On LHD cars this is commonly on the passenger side. If you don’t find it there, check the driver-side front footwell too.
• Tip: Because it’s usually shadowy under the seat, turn on Flashlight and scan it with OCR once the cover is off and the metal stamping is exposed.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is VIN Number Location in Toyota Auris II ( 2013 - 2018 ) | Find VIN Number

▶ Watch Toyota Auris VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough showing the door jamb sticker, windshield VIN, and the stamped chassis VIN under the passenger seat cover.

Video Tutorial: Toyota Auris Hybrid – VIN Number Location

▶ Watch Toyota Auris VIN Location Guide

• Shows the under-seat floor cover removal clearly, then the windshield and door jamb locations, plus a quick VIN decode explanation.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Can’t see the stamped VIN under the seat: Slide the seat fully back, pry up the plastic flap, and use a flashlight—this area is often too dark to read without extra light.
• Windshield VIN has glare/reflections: Change your viewing angle, shade it with your hand, or read it from outside with the sun behind you.
• Sticker doesn’t “prove” the car by itself: Door-jamb stickers can be replaced—always make sure the stamped chassis VIN matches the windshield VIN, the sticker, and your documents.

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This guide shows where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Toyota Auris II (2013–2018), including the quick-to-scan label and the hidden chassis stamping used for identity verification.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-pillar / door jamb VIN label

• Where to look: Open the front door and look on the lower section of the B-pillar for a black/white manufacturer sticker (it also lists weights and paint codes).
• Access: Easy access, usually very readable, but the laminate can be worn and sunlight can cause glare.
• Note: On RHD cars this label may be on the opposite side—check the pillar revealed when you open the front door on the side that has the certification sticker.
• Tip: If glare is washing out the text, angle your phone slightly and scan it directly with ScanVin.app to capture the VIN cleanly without misreading similar characters (O/0, I/1).

2) Windshield / dashboard VIN plate

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower corner of the windshield at the dash (driver side on most LHD cars, passenger side on RHD).
• Access: No tools needed, but reflections, tinted glass, and dirt on the windshield can make it hard to read or focus.
• Note: This is a “view-through-glass” VIN—great for quick checks, but don’t rely on it alone when verifying the car.
• Tip: To beat reflections, shade the area with your hand and capture the VIN instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t have to manually transcribe through glass.

3) Stamped VIN on floor under the front seat (chassis)

• Where to look: Slide the front passenger seat back and look at the floor pan under/near the seat rails. Lift/pry up the small plastic trim flap in the carpet cutout to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal.
• Access: Harder—low light, needs you to unclip/lift the cover, and the stamped characters can be body-colored and dirty.
• Note: In the videos, the stamping is consistently on the passenger side: commonly right side on LHD and left side on RHD. If you don’t find it there, check the opposite front footwell floor before assuming it’s missing.
• Tip: Because this area is dark and the stamping can be low-contrast, turn on your phone light and use ScanVin.app’s flashlight + OCR scan to read the characters without guessing.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Where is VIN Number Location in Toyota Auris II ( 2013 - 2018 ) | Find VIN Number

▶ Watch Toyota Auris VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough showing the door jamb label, windshield VIN, and the hidden floor VIN under the passenger seat including how to lift the cover.

Video Tutorial: Toyota Auris Hybrid – VIN Number Location

▶ Watch Toyota Auris VIN Location Guide

• High-quality demo of the same three VIN positions with good lighting and close-ups.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Floor stamp hard to read: Dirt/debris and body-color paint reduce contrast—slide the seat fully back, lift the flap, then wipe the metal and use a strong light.
• Windshield VIN unreadable: Glare/reflections and windshield dirt stop your camera focusing—clean the glass and change your viewing angle (don’t use flash directly at the glass).
• Sticker doesn’t prove identity by itself: Door-jamb labels can be damaged or replaced—always confirm the VIN matches the windshield and the stamped chassis VIN.

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This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations on the Toyota Auris I, produced between 2007–2012, including the easiest “quick-check” spots and the stamped chassis VIN used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

Floor / Chassis Stamp (Floor Cross-Member – Right Side)

• Where to look: The VIN is stamped into the metal floor cross-member under the Right Front Seat (right side of the car body).
• Access: Slide the front seat all the way back, then locate the pre-cut rectangular flap/slit in the carpet (sometimes under a small plastic cap). Lift the flap to expose the stamped metal; wipe/scrub dust off the stamp so every character is visible. (Medium difficulty: dark area, can be dirty/corroded.)
• Note:
  • LHD (most EU): This ends up under the passenger seat.
  • RHD (UK/Japan): This ends up under the driver seat.
  • The key rule: it’s on the RIGHT side of the vehicle, regardless of steering wheel position.
• Tip: Because it’s shadowy and you’re working at an awkward angle, use the flashlight and OCR to scan it directly with your phone via the ScanVin VIN scanner instead of trying to read faint stamping by eye.

B-Pillar Certification Label (Door Jamb Sticker)

• Where to look: Open the front door and check the B-pillar (the center pillar) near the door latch area—you’ll see a black or white manufacturer sticker with VIN and build information.
• Access: No tools—just open the door and read/scan the label. (Low difficulty, but stickers can fade/peel on older cars.)
• Note:
  • LHD: typically on the left B-pillar (driver’s side).
  • RHD: usually on the driver’s side, but some models may have it on the opposite pillar—if you don’t see it on the driver’s side, check the other side.
• Tip: If the print is fading or the sticker is scratched, capture it in one clean shot and let the app read it with the free VIN reader to avoid mis-typing characters like B/8 or O/0.

Windshield VIN Plate (Lower Corner)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the bottom corner where the VIN plate sits on the dash.
  • LHD: bottom left corner.
  • RHD: bottom right corner.
• Access: Easy to reach, but visibility depends on lighting. (Medium difficulty due to glare/reflections and dirt in the dash-to-glass crevice.)
• Note: Best checked in shade or with your body blocking sunlight to reduce reflections.
• Tip: When glare makes characters “wash out,” change your angle and scan it instantly using ScanVin.app so you don’t have to guess letters through reflections.

Engine Bay Manufacturer Plate (Firewall / Cowl Panel)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, locate the metal manufacturer plate riveted to the firewall (the partition between engine and cabin), often near the center or slightly toward the passenger side.
• Access: (High difficulty.) You may need to lean in, move hoses visually (don’t disconnect anything), and clean grime off the plate to read it.
• Note: This is a secondary check—useful if cabin VINs are damaged or missing.
• Tip: If the plate is greasy or the stamping is low-contrast, use a high-contrast scan with the VIN OCR scanner so you can read it without trying to write it down in a dirty, cramped spot.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Floor VIN under-seat flap: The carpet cut-out can be hard to spot, and the stamping is often dusty—slide the seat fully back, lift the flap, then scrub the metal lightly before scanning.
• Windshield VIN glare: Sunlight and reflections can hide digits—try shade, change viewing angle, and clean the glass inside/out near the plate.
• Sticker warning: The B-pillar label is convenient but can be faded, peeled, or replaced—for serious verification, cross-check the sticker VIN against the stamped floor/chassis VIN.

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