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The Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2026 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1995-2004 | 2.4L, 2.7L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1995-2004 | 3.4L | 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 Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L I4 Turbocharged Hybrid | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

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

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

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

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.5L V6 278 hp (2GR-FKS) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2013 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2005 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4 Cyl. 159 hp (2TR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2004 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2003 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2002 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2001 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2000 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1999 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1998 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1997 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1996 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1995 Toyota Tacoma engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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