Are Tacomas made in the USA?
Tacomas are not exclusively made in the USA. As of 2024-25, Toyota builds Tacomas at two North American plants: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas in San Antonio, Texas (USA) for the U.S. market, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California in Baja California (near Tijuana, Mexico) for Mexico and nearby regions. Some earlier generations were assembled in the United States, but today’s production footprint centers on these two sites.
Where Tacomas are built today
Two active assembly sites currently supply Tacomas across North America. The following list highlights the primary locations and their market focus.
- United States — Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, Texas. This plant predominantly builds Tacomas for the U.S. market and other North American regions.
- Mexico — Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) in Baja California (near Tijuana). This plant assembles Tacomas for Mexico and nearby Latin American markets.
The current two-site setup underpins Toyota's North American supply chain, aligning production with regional demand and meeting trade rules within North America.
Historical production footprint
Historically, Tacoma production has shifted between North American facilities, with the earliest Tacomas built at a California plant before the current two-site arrangement. The following overview highlights where Tacomas have been assembled across generations.
- First generation (1995–2004) — assembled at the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California (a joint venture between Toyota and GM).
- Current and recent generations — produced at Toyota's North American plants, notably San Antonio, Texas (USA) and Baja California, Mexico, to serve U.S. and regional markets.
This manufacturing footprint reflects Toyota's strategy to align production with regional demand and North American trade rules while supporting North American assembly content targets.
What this means for buyers
For buyers, knowing where a Tacoma is built can influence perceptions of branding, warranty scope, and service networks. In practice, Tacomas sold in the United States are predominantly built in the U.S. at TMMTX, while models for Mexico are built at TMMBC. Toyota provides nationwide warranties and a broad service network across markets, though regional differences in trim availability and specifications can exist.
Summary
In summary, Tacomas are produced in more than one country in North America. The primary current production sites are San Antonio, Texas (USA) and Baja California (Mexico). This setup serves the U.S. and Latin American markets, while earlier generations were manufactured at additional plants in California. For buyers, the country of assembly typically aligns with the vehicle's market of sale, with warranty and service support available across regions.
Are Toyota Tacomas built in the US?
For many years, the Toyota Tacoma's production has been concentrated in Mexico, serving the North American market. While some Tacoma production did occur in the United States in the past, Toyota has exclusively manufactured the Tacoma in Mexico since late 2021.
Which Toyotas are built in the USA?
Many Toyotas are made in the USA, including the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Grand Highlander, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Sequoia, Sienna, and Tundra. These vehicles are assembled at plants in states like Kentucky, Indiana, and Texas, and some even have hybrid powertrains built in the US.
List of Toyota vehicles made in the USA
Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Grand Highlander, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Sequoia, Sienna, Tundra, Avalon and Avalon Hybrid, Corolla Cross, and Crown Signia.
Where they are made
- Kentucky: Camry, RAV4 Hybrid
- Indiana: Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander
- Texas: Tundra, Sequoia
- Mississippi: Corolla
- Alabama: Engine manufacturing for multiple models
Which car is 100% made in the USA?
No car sold in the U.S. is entirely made in America using only parts made in America. Not one single vehicle. Many vehicles from American companies, like Ford, Chevy, and Stellantis (which owns brands like Jeep and Ram), are assembled in Canada and Mexico.
How to tell if a Toyota is made in the USA or Japan?
You can tell if a Toyota is made in Japan or the USA by checking the first character of the vehicle's 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A "J" indicates it was made in Japan, while "1," "4," or "5" signify it was made in the USA. This VIN is located on a metal plate on the driver's side dashboard near the windshield or on the driver's side door jamb.
This video explains how to find the VIN and decode the country of origin: 58sScotty KilmerYouTube · Apr 16, 2022
Method 1: Check the VIN
- Locate the VIN: Look for the VIN on the driver's side dashboard, visible through the windshield, or on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb.
- Identify the first character: Examine the first character of the VIN.
- J = Japan
- 1, 4, or 5 = USA
- 2 = Canada
- 3 = Mexico
Method 2: Use the VIN Decoder
- Go to a VIN decoder: Use an online tool like the one provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Enter the full VIN: Input the complete 17-character VIN into the decoder.
- Check the results: The decoded information will clearly state the vehicle's country of manufacture.
