Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain? (1996 - 2021)

Does A Toyota Rav4 Have A Timing Belt Or Timing Chain?

All Toyota Rav4s from 2001 and newer have timing chains and interference engines.

All Toyota Rav4's from 2000 and older have timing belts and non-interference engines.

For example, the 2021 Toyota Rav4 2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 302 hp (A25A-FXS) option has a timing chain while the 2000 Toyota Rav4 2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE) option has a timing belt.

Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Model Years	Engine Option	Timing Belt Or Chain	Interference Or Non-Interference
1996 - 2000	4 Cylinder	timing belt	non-interference
2001-2020	4 Cylinder	timing chain	interference
2006 - 2012	V6	timing chain	interference
2016-2021	4 Cyl. Hybrid	timing chain	interference

Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Toyota Rav4 model year.

Check the belt or chain for other makes and models here.

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.

2021 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2021 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 302 hp (A25A-FXS)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2020 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2020 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 219 hp (A25B-FXS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 202 hp (A25A-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2019 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2019 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 219 hp (A25B-FXS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 202 hp (A25A-FKS)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2018 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2018 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2017 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2017 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2016 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2016 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement 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

2015 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2015 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2014 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2014 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2013 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2013 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.5L 4 Cyl. 176 hp (2AR-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2012 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2012 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2011 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2011 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2010 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2010 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2009 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2009 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L 4 Cyl. 178 hp (2AR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2008 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2008 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2007 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2007 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2006 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2006 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-interference	Replacement Interval
2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime
3.5L V6 269 hp (2GR-FE)	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2005 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2005 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.4L 4 Cyl. 166 hp (2AZ-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2004 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2004 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.4L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (2AZ-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2003 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2003 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2002 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2002 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2001 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2001 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.4L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (2AZ-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing chain
Interference or Non-interference	interference
Replacement Interval	lifetime

2000 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

2000 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	non-interference
Replacement Interval	90k miles

1999 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1999 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	non-interference
Replacement Interval	90k miles

1998 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1998 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	non-interference
Replacement Interval	90k miles

1997 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1997 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	non-interference
Replacement Interval	90k miles

1996 Toyota Rav4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Toyota Rav4 models have a timing belt and a non-interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.

1996 Toyota Rav4 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Option	2.0L 4 Cyl. 127 hp (3S-FE)
Belt Or Chain	timing belt
Interference or Non-interference	non-interference
Replacement Interval	90k miles