Where is the VIN number in Toyota RAV4 (VI [2022-2022])?

This guide shows where to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Toyota RAV4 (VI [2022-2022]) produced between 2022-2022, including the easiest label locations and the “hard proof” chassis stamping.

Chassis Number Locations

Front footwell floor (chassis VIN stamping under seat)

• Where to look: In the front footwell floor under the front seat, beneath a rectangular black plastic trim cover marked “FRAME NO / VIN”. The VIN is stamped into the metal floor/cross-member under that cover.
• Access: Slide the front seat all the way back, remove the floor mat, then pry/lift the plastic cover to expose the stamping. It’s a dark, awkward angle—you’ll be bending into the footwell to read it.
• Note: On LHD (EU/US) vehicles, this stamping is commonly on the passenger-side front footwell, but check the driver-side footwell if you don’t see the “FRAME NO / VIN” cover on the passenger side.
• Tip: Because it’s shadowy and low-contrast on painted metal, use the flashlight + OCR to scan it directly with ScanVin.app instead of guessing characters while crouched in the footwell.

B-pillar / door jamb VIN label (compliance sticker)

• Where to look: Open a front door and look at the lower section of the B-pillar (center pillar)—you’ll find a black label with white text that includes the VIN, plus paint code, trim, and build date.
• Access: No tools—just open the door fully and read the label. Main challenge is sun glare on the glossy sticker.
• Note: Label side can vary by market; if you don’t see it on one side, check the opposite B-pillar.
• Tip: If glare makes it hard to read, capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app so the app grabs the VIN instantly without transcription mistakes.

Windshield VIN (visible through glass at dash corner)

• Where to look: From outside the vehicle, look through the lower corner of the windshield at the dash VIN plate (the VIN is visible through the glass).
• Access: No tools, but windshield reflections and angle can make characters hard to read/photograph.
• Note: Best viewed in shade; avoid direct sun hitting the glass.
• Tip: When reflections wash out the numbers, use the free VIN reader on ScanVin.app to grab a clean scan quickly before glare shifts again.

Engine number stamp (engine block)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, the engine number is stamped vertically on a machined flat surface on the front of the engine block, slightly to the left when facing the engine (near the coolant reservoir area).
• Access: Open the hood and look down into the tight gap between components; it’s deep, cramped, and often dirty/greasy, so the stamp can be hard to see without repositioning yourself.
• Note: This is typically an engine number, not the primary VIN—use it as a secondary identity check.
• Tip: If grime or low contrast hides the characters, scan it with ScanVin.app using high-contrast AI so you don’t have to scrape your hands in the engine bay trying to write it down.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Toyota RAV4 : VIN & Engine Number, Paint Code, Year ... - YouTube

▶ Watch Toyota RAV4 VIN Location Guide

• Walkthrough showing the door-jamb VIN label, the under-seat floor VIN stamping (including lifting the cover), and the hard-to-see engine number location.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• “I can’t see the floor-stamped VIN.” Slide the seat fully back, remove the mat, and use a strong light—shadows from the seat make the stamping look “blank” until you hit it with a flashlight.
• “The engine number looks missing.” It’s often hidden behind hoses and grime; wipe the area and try reading from a different angle (a phone zoom/scan usually works better than your eyes).
• Sticker warning: Door-jamb labels can be damaged or replaced—always cross-check the windshield VIN + floor stamping match exactly before buying.

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