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The Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year; interference classification varies by engine.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Corolla.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-2026 | Listed engines | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1983-1997 | Listed engines | Timing Belt | Non-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.
The 2026 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.6L 3 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2025 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2024 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2023 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2022 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 1.8L Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2021 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 121 hp Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| M20A-FKS 2.0L 169 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2020 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 121 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| M20A-FKS 2.0L 169 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2019 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2018 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2017 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2016 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2015 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2014 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FAE 1.8L 140 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2013 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2011 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2AZ-FE 2.4L 158 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2AZ-FE 2.4L 158 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZR-FXE 1.8L 132 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZZ-GE 1.8L 170 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2005 Toyota Corolla engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2ZZ-GE 1.8L 170 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2004 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2003 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2002 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 130 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2001 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 125 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2000 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 125 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1999 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 120 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1998 Toyota Corolla has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ZZ-FE 1.8L DOHC 120 hp | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 1997 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1996 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1995 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1994 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1993 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 105 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1992 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1991 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 135 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1990 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 135 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1989 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1988 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-FE 1.6L DOHC 95 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 7A-FE 1.8L DOHC 102 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 115 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-LC 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1987 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 112 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1986 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 112 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1985 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-GE 1.6L DOHC 112 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 1C 1.8L Diesel 58 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1984 Toyota Corolla engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 1.8L Diesel 58 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
The 1983 Toyota Corolla has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A-C 1.6L SOHC 75 hp | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |

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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