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Toyota Camry: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1992 - 2024)

Researched By AutoPadre Research Team


From 2007 to 2024 all Toyota Camry V6 models had a timing chain and interference engine. The V6 Camrys from 1990 to 2006 had timing belts and non-interference engines.

From 2002 to 2024 all Toyota Camry 4 cylinder models had a timing chain and interference engine. The 4 cylinder Camrys from 1990 to 2001 had timing belts and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Camry.

Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2007-2024V6Timing ChainInterference
1990 - 2006V6Timing BeltNon-Interference
2002 - 20244 CylinderTiming ChainInterference
1990 - 20014 CylinderTiming BeltNon-Interference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. HybridTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2021 Toyota Camry car at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
2021 Toyota Camry car at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

2021 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 208 hp (A25A-FXS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 301 hp (2GR-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 206 hp (A25A-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2020 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 208 hp (A25A-FXS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 301 hp (2GR-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 203 hp (A25A-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2019 Toyota Camry
2019 Toyota Camry

2019 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 208 hp (A25A-FXS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 301 hp (2GR-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 203 hp (A25A-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2018 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 208 hp (A25A-FXS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 301 hp (2GR-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 203 hp (A25A-FKS)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (2AR-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (2AR-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (2AR-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (2AR-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (2AR-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 200 hp (2AR-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 187 hp (2AZ-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 4 Cyl. 158 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 187 hp (2AZ-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 4 Cyl. 158 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 187 hp (2AZ-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 4 Cyl. 158 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 187 hp (2AZ-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 4 Cyl. 158 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Toyota Camrys have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 187 hp (2AZ-FXE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 268 hp (2GR-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L 4 Cyl. 158 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Toyota Camrys with a 4 cylinder engine have a timing chain and an interference engines. All V6 2006 Camrys have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2006 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 210 hp (3MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
3.0L V6 190 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2005 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Camrys with a 4 cylinder engine have a timing chain and an interference engines. All V6 2005 Camrys have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2005 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 210 hp (3MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
3.0L V6 190 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2004 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Camrys with a 4 cylinder engine have a timing chain and an interference engines. All V6 2004 Camrys have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2004 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.3L V6 225 hp (3MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
3.0L V6 190 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2003 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Camrys with a 4 cylinder engine have a timing chain and an interference engines. All V6 2003 Camrys have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2003 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 190 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2002 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Toyota Camrys with a 4 cylinder engine have a timing chain and an interference engines. All V6 2002 Camrys have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

2002 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 190 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.4L 4 Cyl. 154 hp (2AZ-FE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2001 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

2001 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 194 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 136 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference100k

2000 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

2000 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 194 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 136 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference100k

1999 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1999 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 194 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 136 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference100k

1998 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1998 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 194 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 136 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference100k

1997 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1997 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 194 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference90k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 136 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference100k

1996 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1996 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 188 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1995 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1995 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 188 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 125 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1994 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1994 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 185 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1993 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1993 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 185 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1992 Toyota Camry - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1992 Toyota Camrys have timing belts and non-interference engines.

1992 Toyota Camry Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 185 hp (1MZ-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
2.2L 4 Cyl. 130 hp (5S-FE)Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

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