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Over its lifespan the Toyota Tundra has had engines utilizing either a timing chain or a timing belt. The 5.7L, 4.6L, 3.5L, 3.4L (2025) and 4.0L engines have timing chains while the 4.7L and 3.4L (2000-2005) engines have timing belts. All but the 3.4L engine Tundras are interference engines.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Tundra.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.4L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2022-2023 | 3.5L V6 Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2007-2021 | 5.7L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2010-2019 | 4.6L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2005-2014 | 4.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2000-2009 | 4.7L | Timing Belt | Interference |
| 2000-2004 | 3.4L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
| 2025 | 3.4L V6 Standard, 3.4L V6 Hybrid (i-Force Max) | Timing Chain | 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 Tundra engines all have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 Standard | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.4L V6 Hybrid (i-Force Max) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2024 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2023 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2022 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2021 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2020 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2019 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2018 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2017 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2016 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2015 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2014 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 276 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2013 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2012 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2011 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 270 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2010 Toyota Tundra engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.6L V8 310 hp (1UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Toyota Tundra 4.0L and 5.7L engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Toyota Tundra 4.0L and 5.7L engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Toyota Tundra 4.0L and 5.7L engines have a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 276 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 5.7L V8 381 hp (3UR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Toyota Tundra 4.0L engines has a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 271 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2005 Toyota Tundra 4.0L engines has a timing chain while the 4.7L has a timing belt. Both are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 236 hp (1GR-FE) | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 282 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2004 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2003 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2002 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2001 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2000 Toyota Tundra 3.4L and 4.7L engines have timing belts. The 3.4L is a non-interference engine and the 4.7L is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L V6 190 hp (5VZ-FE) | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
| 4.7L V8 245 hp (2UZ-FE) | Timing Belt | 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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