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All 4 cylinder Toyota Tacomas come with a timing chain and have an interference engine. V6 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and interference engines from 2005 to 2025. V6 models from 1995 to 2004 have timing belts and non-interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Tacoma.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-2025 | 4 Cylinder | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2005-2025 | V6 | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1995-2004 | V6 | 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.
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The 2025 Toyota Tacoma engines all have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma engines all have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2023 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2022 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2021 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2020 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2019 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2018 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2017 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2016 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2015 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2014 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2013 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2012 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2011 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2010 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2009 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2008 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2007 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2006 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2005 Toyota Tacomas have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2004 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2004 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 2003 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2003 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 2002 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2002 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 2001 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2001 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 2000 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 2000 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 1999 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1999 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 1998 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1998 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 1997 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1997 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 1996 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1996 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
All 1995 Toyota Tacomas 4 Cylinder engines have timing chains and are interference engines. The 1995 Tacoma V6 model has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. 142 hp (2RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 150 hp (3RZ-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-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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