Toyota Prius Timing Belt or Chain (2001-2026)

The Toyota Prius engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

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

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

2026 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Toyota Prius engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2024 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2023 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2022 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2021 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2020 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2019 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2018 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2017 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2016 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2015 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2013 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2012 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2011 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2010 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2009 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2008 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2007 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2006 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2005 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2004 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2003 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2002 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2001 Toyota Prius - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota Prius has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

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.