Where is the VIN in the Toyota C-HR?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (chassis number) on the Toyota C-HR II [2022-2022], including the quick-to-check label and the hidden stamped VIN used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

Driver’s door jamb / B-pillar VIN label

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and inspect the lower section of the B-pillar/door jamb for a black VIN sticker (often includes tire pressures and build info).
• Access: Easy access, but it can be shadowed by the open door and the sticker may fade/peel over time.
• Note: This is usually the easiest VIN to read on an LHD car.
• Tip: If the sticker is in shadow, use your phone to scan the label with the VIN reader instead of squinting at small text.

Floor VIN stamping (under front passenger seat)

• Where to look: Move the front passenger seat all the way back, then locate a rectangular plastic flap/cover cut into the carpet. Lift the flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal cross-member.
• Access: Requires you to slide the seat, lift the carpet flap, and deal with a tight, dark space. Dirt and carpet fibers can hide characters.
• Note: This VIN is under the front passenger seat. On LHD vehicles it’s commonly on the right-side floor; on RHD vehicles it’s commonly on the left-side floor—if you don’t see it, check the opposite front footwell.
• Tip: Because the stamping is low-contrast and under-seat lighting is poor, turn on a light and scan it with Flashlight + OCR so you don’t misread stamped characters.

Windshield VIN plate (dash visible through glass)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the lower corner of the dashboard on the driver’s side (LHD) for the VIN plate/label.
• Access: Fast to check, but windshield glare/reflections and wiper-area debris can block a clean read.
• Note: On RHD cars this plate is typically visible at the opposite lower corner.
• Tip: If glare makes the numbers hard to copy, angle your phone and capture the VIN instantly by scanning it to avoid transcription errors.

Engine bay (firewall/bulkhead plate or stamping, varies)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the center of the firewall/bulkhead, near the back of the engine bay below the windshield cowl. Some cars have a manufacturer plate riveted there; others may have markings partially hidden by trim/insulation.
• Access: Harder to reach with a phone—far back, often dusty/greasy, and you may need zoom (which reduces clarity).
• Note: Don’t confuse engine number/code markings with the 17-digit VIN—they’re different identifiers.
• Tip: When it’s awkward to lean in and write it down, scan the plate from a distance so you’re not trying to copy tiny characters in a tight engine-bay position.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Locations - Toyota C-HR (2018-2022) - YouTube

▶ Watch Toyota C-HR VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough showing the windshield VIN, door jamb label, and the under-seat floor stamping.

Video Tutorial: Toyota C-HR 2021 Chassis and Engine Number Location - YouTube

▶ Watch Toyota C-HR VIN Location Guide

• Good backup video reinforcing the floor stamp and showing engine-bay identifiers so you don’t mix up engine number vs VIN.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Under-seat floor VIN won’t read: Slide the seat fully back, vacuum/brush debris, and use a flashlight at an angle to create shadows in the stamped characters.
• Windshield VIN glare: Clean the lower glass and change your viewing angle (early morning/evening light helps).
• Door jamb sticker issues: If the label is faded/peeling or missing, rely on the stamped floor VIN for the most reliable physical verification.

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This guide shows the VIN (chassis number) locations on the Toyota C-HR (C-HR+) [2022-2022], covering the quickest “scan-and-go” spots and the hidden stamped numbers used for verification.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Driver-side door jamb / B-pillar VIN label

• Where to look: Open the driver door and check the B-pillar/door jamb area below the latch striker. You’ll find a black/white manufacturer sticker with the VIN, plus paint code and weight ratings.
• Access: Very low difficulty. No tools needed—just open the door and wipe dust off the sticker if needed.
• Note: On RHD cars, this label is typically on the right-side (driver) door opening for that market.
• Tip: For the cleanest, fastest result, scan the sticker with your phone instead of hand-typing a long VIN and risking a 0/O or 1/I mistake.

2) VIN plate at the windshield (dashboard, lower left)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the windshield at the lower driver-side corner. The VIN sits on a plate under the glass on top of the dashboard.
• Access: Low difficulty, but glare/reflections can block the characters.
• Note: This is a standard “walk-up” VIN check point—great for quick verification in a parking lot.
• Tip: If reflections are bad, change your angle slightly and capture it instantly using the VIN scanner so you don’t misread characters through the glass.

3) Floor VIN stamp under the front right seat rail (under carpet flap)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor on the right side of the cabin—commonly under the front right seat. Slide the seat all the way back, then lift the pre-cut carpet flap near the seat rails to expose the VIN stamped into the metal cross-member.
• Access: Moderate difficulty. You’ll be working low in the cabin; lighting is poor and the stamp may be dusty.
• Note: On LHD cars this is commonly the passenger-side front seat area, but if you don’t find it, check the driver-side footwell area too.
• Tip: It’s usually dark down there—use ScanVin’s flashlight + OCR so you can read the stamping without awkwardly holding a light and trying to write it down.

4) Engine bay firewall/bulkhead stamp (near windshield cowl)

• Where to look: Open the hood and look toward the top center of the firewall/bulkhead, just under the windshield cowl. On some cars it’s partly hidden by plastic trim, so you may need a steep viewing angle.
• Access: Moderate difficulty. Shadows from the hood/cowl and light grime can make it hard to read.
• Note: This location can be market/trim dependent—not every C-HR will present it clearly.
• Tip: If the stamping looks faint under shadows, use High Contrast scanning to pull the characters out without scrubbing aggressively.

5) Engine block number (stamped on engine)

• Where to look: A vertical stamp on a flat machined surface of the engine block (exact spot varies slightly by engine type).
• Access: High difficulty. Tight angles, poor light, and it’s often greasy/oily.
• Note: This is more of a verification point than a convenient VIN scan location.
• Tip: If you need it for matching paperwork, clean the area lightly and try High Contrast AI scanning to avoid misreading oily, shallow characters.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Locations - Toyota C-HR (2018-2022) - YouTube

▶ Watch Toyota C-HR VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough showing the windshield VIN, driver door jamb label, and the under-carpet floor stamping (seat back → lift carpet flap).

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN glare: If sunlight reflects off the glass, move your viewpoint left/right and tilt the phone slightly to avoid reflections.
• Under-seat floor stamp hard to read: Slide the seat fully, lift the carpet flap, and scrub dirt lightly—stamped metal can disappear under dust or light surface corrosion.
• Door jamb label concerns: If the sticker looks tampered, missing, or freshly replaced, verify the VIN against the windshield plate and the stamped floor VIN before trusting it.

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This guide covers the verified VIN (chassis number) locations on the Toyota C-HR first generation (2017–2022), including the quick-check sticker and the hidden stamped VIN used for identity verification.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar (Door Jamb) Label

• Where to look: Open the driver’s front door (LHD). Look on the lower section of the B-pillar for a black vertical sticker showing the VIN plus tire pressures and manufacturing data.
• Access: Easy access with the door open; usually readable unless the label is scratched, faded, or peeling.
• Note: On RHD cars this label may be on the passenger-side B-pillar instead.
• Tip: If the sticker text is small or slightly faded, use your phone to scan it directly so you don’t misread characters like B/8, O/0, or S/5.

2) Windshield (Dashboard Plate)

• Where to look: From outside the car, check the lower corner of the windshield near the A-pillar, where the VIN is visible through the glass on a plate/label on top of the dash.
• Access: No tools needed, but windshield glare/reflections can make the characters hard to read.
• Note: Placement can appear on different corners depending on market/dash layout; use the easiest corner to view from outside.
• Tip: If reflections wash out the numbers, capture it with your phone quickly at an angle (before glare moves) instead of trying to type it in.

3) Floor Chassis Stamping (Under Front Seat, Carpet Flap)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor under the front seat, on the floor cross-member. Slide the seat all the way back, then lift the pre-cut carpet/plastic flap to reveal the VIN stamped into the metal.
• Access: This spot is dark and cramped under the seat; the stamped characters can be low-contrast against the metal.
• Note (critical): On the C-HR shown, this stamped VIN is on the right-hand side of the vehicle body. On LHD cars that’s commonly the passenger side, but if you don’t find it there, check the driver-side footwell as well.
• Tip: Because it’s shadowed under the seat, turn on lighting and use Flashlight + OCR scanning so you don’t have to contort and copy the stamping by hand.

4) Engine Bay (Firewall/Bulkhead Stamping)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the firewall/cowl area at the rear-center of the engine bay, just below the plastic cowl near the base of the windshield. The VIN is stamped into the metal.
• Access: Moderate difficulty—may be obscured by dirt/grease and you’ll need a clear viewing angle with the hood up.
• Note: Cleanliness matters here; a quick wipe often reveals the stamping.
• Tip: If the stamp is faint or dirty, wipe it and use High Contrast AI scanning to pull the characters out of the background.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Locations - Toyota C-HR (2018-2022)

▶ Watch Toyota C-HR VIN Location Guide

• A clear walkthrough of the windshield VIN, B-pillar label, and the under-seat floor stamping, including how to slide the seat back and lift the carpet flap.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN glare: Reflections can hide characters—change your viewing angle, shade the glass with your hand, or scan at an angle to reduce glare.
• Under-seat stamped VIN hard to see: It’s often dark and low-contrast—slide the seat fully back, lift the flap completely, and use a bright light to avoid misreading digits.
• Door jamb label isn’t “proof” by itself: Stickers can be replaced—when buying or verifying identity, match the VIN across the B-pillar label, windshield, and stamped chassis locations.

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