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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.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2026 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1996-2000 | All | 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 RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Plug-in Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Plug-in Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Plug-in Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Plug-in Hybrid (Prime) 302 hp (A25A-FXS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Plug-in Hybrid (Prime) 302 hp (A25A-FXS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Plug-in Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid, 219 hp (A25A-FXS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 202 hp (A25A-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 202 hp (A25A-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 194 hp (2AR-FXE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 194 hp (2AR-FXE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 194 hp (2AR-FXE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2011 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Toyota RAV4 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2005 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2004 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2002 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2001 Toyota RAV4 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2000 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
The 1999 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
The 1998 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
The 1996 Toyota RAV4 has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |

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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