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Toyota Sienna: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1998 - 2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


Originally marketed as the “Camry of minivans”, the Sienna has long provided an excellent family van at an economical price to American families.

All Toyota Siennas from the 2007 model year to present are equipped with timing chains and interference engines while all Siennas prior to 2007 have timing belts that will require replacement and non-interference engines.

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

Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2007 – 2023All EnginesTiming ChainInterference
1998 - 2006All EnginesTiming BeltNon-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.

2023 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2023 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2023 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
A25A-FXS 2.5L 4-Cyl Hybrid, 186 (gas only) hp / 243 (combined) hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2022 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2022 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
A25A-FXS 2.5L 4-Cyl Hybrid, 186 (gas only) hp / 243 (combined) hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid All Wheel Drive
2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid All Wheel Drive

2021 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2021 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2021 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
A25A-FXS 2.5L 4-Cyl Hybrid, 186 (gas only) hp / 243 (combined) hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2020 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2020 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2020 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FKS 3.5L V6 296 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2019 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2019 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2019 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FKS 3.5L V6 296 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2018 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2018 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2018 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FKS 3.5L V6 296 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2017 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2017 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FKS 3.5L V6 296 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2016 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2016 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2016 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2015 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2015 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2014 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2014 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2013 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2013 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2012 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2012 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1AR-FE 2.7L 4-Cyl 187 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2011 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2011 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1AR-FE 2.7L 4-Cyl 187 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2010 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2010 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2009 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2009 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2008 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2008 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2007 Toyota Sienna had timing chains and interference engines.

2007 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2GR-FE 3.5L V6 266 hpTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2006 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2006 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2005 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2005 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2005 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2004 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2004 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2004 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2003 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2003 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2003 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2002 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2002 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2002 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2001 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2001 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2001 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

2000 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 2000 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

2000 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

1999 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 1999 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

1999 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k

1998 Toyota Sienna - Timing Belt Or Chain

All models of the 1998 Toyota Sienna had timing belts and non-interference engines.

1998 Toyota Sienna Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1MZ-FE 3.3L V6 230 hpTiming BeltNon-Interference90k
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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.

Toyota Sienna Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year