Toyota RAV4 Timing Belt or Chain (1996-2026)

The Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4.

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

2026 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2013 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2012 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2005 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2004 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2003 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2002 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2001 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2000 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1999 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1998 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1997 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

1996 Toyota RAV4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-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.