Used Toyota engines
Where can you buy a tested used Toyota engine for sale?
Car Part Headquarters supplies tested used and remanufactured Toyota engines for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, shipped free to a commercial address across the lower 48 and backed by a 12-month parts-replacement warranty. Tell us your Toyota’s year, model, and engine, and a specialist confirms the exact fitment before you pay.
Buying a used Toyota engine
Toyota engines are among the longest-lived we handle, which changes the buying question: it is usually less about avoiding a bad engine and more about matching the right variant. Two families carry documented, well-bounded issues worth knowing.
2AZ-FE 2.4L I4roughly 2007-2009
Oil consumption traced to the piston oil control rings is the defining issue on this range, and Toyota published a repair procedure for it. Consumption often appears well before 100,000 miles, so a donor with documented oil history is worth more than a lower-mileage unknown.
2GR-FE 3.5L V6
A strong, widely used V6. Early units were subject to a recall covering the rubber VVT-i oil line, which Toyota replaced with a revised part. Confirming that work was done on a donor engine is a five-minute VIN check and worth doing.
3UR-FE 5.7L V8
The Tundra and Sequoia V8 has a strong longevity reputation in owner reporting, with no single dominant failure mode. Condition and maintenance history drive value more than model year.
Before you order
Toyota reuses displacements across very different engines, and hybrid variants share little with their gasoline counterparts. The VIN separates them; the badge does not.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and VIN lookup · 2GR-FE VVT-i oil line recall background · 2AZ-FE oil consumption and the published repair
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Toyota engines we commonly source
We regularly source Toyota engines across the lineup - the 3.0L V6, 2.4L I4, 2.0L I4, 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel, and 2.0L I4 Diesel among them. If your engine isn’t listed, tell us the year, model, and VIN and a specialist tracks down the right one.
- 3.0L V6
- 2.4L I4
- 2.0L I4
- 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel
- 2.0L I4 Diesel
- 1.8L I4
- 1.6L I4
- 1.5L I4
- 1.4L I4 Turbo Diesel
- 1.4L I4
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Toyota models we fit
From daily drivers to trucks and SUVs, we match engines and transmissions to the Toyota models we service. Don’t see yours? The finder covers the full Toyota lineup.
- Crown
- Camry
- Land Cruiser
- RAV4
- Highlander
- Avalon
- Tacoma
- Tundra
- 4Runner
- Previa
- Sequoia
VIN & interchange codes
How Toyota engines are identified by VIN
Toyota engines of the same displacement can differ by VIN code, emissions package, and build - which changes the correct part. Here is the real interchange breakdown for a 2015 Toyota Camry, the kind of detail a specialist confirms from your VIN before anything ships:
| Engine / application | Interchange # |
|---|---|
| 2.5L VIN D (5th digit, 2ARFXE engine, 4 cylinder, hybrid) gasoline | 300-65078A |
| 2.5L VIN D (5th digit, 2ARFXE engine, 4 cylinder, hybrid) electric | 300-400 |
| 2.5L VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine, 4 cylinder, without hybrid) ULEV II | 300-65731D |
| 2.5L VIN F (5th digit, 2ARFE engine, 4 cylinder, without hybrid) PZEV | 300-10946 |
| 3.5L (VIN K, 5th digit, 2GRFE engine, 6 cylinder) | 300-65079 |
Interchange data shown for reference. Availability and exact application are confirmed per order from your complete VIN.
Why buy your Toyota engine from Car Part Headquarters
Tested before it ships
Every engine and transmission is compression- and pressure-tested and inspected before it leaves the warehouse.
12-month parts-replacement warranty
Approved claims are covered by replacement or store credit for a full year. Labor is not covered unless you add a parts-and-labor plan.
Free commercial shipping
Free delivery to a commercial address or freight terminal in 5-7 business days. Residential delivery is available for an added $175.
Fitment confirmed first
A specialist confirms the correct part for your exact year, make, model, and VIN before you pay - no guesswork.
How it works
Buying a used Toyota engine, step by step
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Tell us your vehicle
Enter the year, make, model, and part in the finder, or call. Add your VIN to pin the engine down exactly.
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Get a confirmed quote
A specialist confirms availability, mileage, and compatibility, then sends a no-obligation quote.
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Order & ship
We ship within 5-7 business days, free to a commercial address, with tracking.
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Support after the sale
Questions before or after install are handled by the same team, backed by the 12-month parts warranty.
FAQ
Used Toyota engines & transmissions
How much does a used Toyota engine cost?
Price tracks the engine family more than the model year, and on Toyota that usually means which of the 2AZ-FE 2.4L I4, 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 and 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 you need. Displacement alone does not settle it, because the same badge can cover variants that differ in cost and availability. Tell us the year, model and VIN and you get a firm quote on the engine your vehicle actually takes, with availability confirmed before you pay.
Which Toyota engines do you carry?
We regularly source Toyota engines across the lineup, including the 3.0L V6, 2.4L I4, 2.0L I4, 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel, 2.0L I4 Diesel, 1.8L I4. If you don't see your exact engine, tell us the year, model, and VIN and a specialist confirms the right one before you pay.
Do you sell used Toyota transmissions too?
Yes. Alongside used and remanufactured Toyota engines, we source manual, automatic, and CVT Toyota transmissions matched to your vehicle, backed by the same 12-month parts-replacement warranty.
Will the engine fit my exact Toyota?
Fitment is confirmed before you pay. Toyota reuses displacements across very different engines, and hybrid variants share little with their gasoline counterparts. The VIN separates them; the badge does not. Give us the year, model and 17-digit VIN and a specialist matches the correct engine to your exact application.
Are your used engines and transmissions tested?
Yes. Every used engine and transmission is compression- and oil-pressure tested and put through a rigorous inspection process by automotive experts before they ship.
What warranty comes with a part?
Every engine and transmission includes a 12-month parts-replacement warranty, plus lifetime support from ASE-certified experts. Approved claims are handled by replacement or store credit - we do not issue cash refunds. Labor is not covered on the standard warranty. You can upgrade to 3-year parts and labor coverage for $499 at the time of purchase. Full warranty details are provided with your order.
Can I get a longer warranty that covers labor?
Yes. The standard coverage is 12 months on parts. For $499 you can upgrade to a 3-year warranty that covers both parts and labor, purchased at the time of your order. Ask your specialist to add it when you confirm your part.
Ready to find your Toyota engine?
Tell us the year, make, and model. A specialist confirms the right engine or transmission, availability, and mileage before you pay.