Toyota Sienna engines

The Toyota Sienna is a Japanese minivan-type vehicle manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation. The model name Sienna (Siena) is borrowed from the ancient Tuscan city (region in Italy). The machine has been produced since 1997 and is focused primarily on the US market. The car is also officially sold in Mexico, South Korea and Canada. At the moment, the 4th generation 7/8-seater minivan is being manufactured at assembly plants in the USA, Indiana. Toyota Siena is available in front- and all-wheel drive versions.

Toyota Sienna, 1st generation, 1998

First generation Toyota Sienna, 1998 The Toyota Sienna minivan, designed specifically for the US market, was put into production at the US plant in 1998. The car, which became the replacement for the Previa model, was designed on the platform of the Camry sedan. The front-wheel drive car was equipped with a 195 hp V6 3.0 engine and four-speed automatic transmission.

As a result of restyling in 2001, the Toyota Sienna received a slightly updated appearance and an upgraded engine with a variable valve timing system, its output increased to 210 hp.

Toyota Sienna, 2nd generation, 2004

Second generation Toyota Sienna, 2004 The second generation Toyota Sienna was introduced in 2004. The minivan became noticeably larger, received a new 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine (215–230 hp) instead of the previous one, and rich equipment. Gearbox – only five-speed automatic transmission. In addition, customers began to offer an all-wheel drive modification. In 2007, the Sienna was upgraded: the most significant change is the V6 engine increased to 3.5 liters with a capacity of 266 hp.

Toyota Sienna, 3rd generation, 2010

Third generation Toyota Sienna, 2010 The third generation of the Sienna minivan has been produced in the US since 2010.

Toyota Sienna, 4th generation, 2020

Fourth generation Toyota Sienna, 2020 Fourth generation Toyota Sienna, 2020 The Toyota Sienna is a large family minivan that is in its fourth generation in the US starting in 2020.

The Toyota Sienna was offered with 6 engines since 1997 (6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 liters, power output from 168 to 315 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1MZ-FE (about 450,000 km).

Toyota Sienna engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Sienna 1 (XL10) 1997–2002
Toyota 1MZ-FE1997–20023.0 L V6168–220 hppetrolbelt4.7 L~450,000 km
Toyota Sienna 2 (XL20) 2004–2009
Toyota 3MZ-FE2004–20063.3 L V6225–255 hppetrolbelt4.7 L~400,000 km
Toyota 2GR-FE2006–20093.5 L V6250–280 hppetrolchain6.1 L~400,000 km
Toyota Sienna 3 (XL30) 2010–present
Toyota 2GR-FE2010–20173.5 L V6250–280 hppetrolchain6.1 L~400,000 km
Toyota 1AR-FE2010–present2.7 L R4180–190 hppetrolchain4.4 L~300,000 km
Toyota 2GR-FKS2017–20203.5 L V6280–315 hppetrolchain5.5 L~300,000 km
Toyota Sienna 4 (XL40) 2020–present
Toyota A25A-FXS2020–present2.5 L R4174–189 hppetrolchain4.5 L~250,000 km

Toyota Sienna engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Sienna?

Toyota Sienna 1 (XL10) (1997–2002): Toyota 1MZ-FE; Toyota Sienna 2 (XL20) (2004–2009): Toyota 3MZ-FE and Toyota 2GR-FE; Toyota Sienna 3 (XL30) (2010–present): Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 1AR-FE and Toyota 2GR-FKS; Toyota Sienna 4 (XL40) (2020–present): Toyota A25A-FXS.

Which Toyota Sienna engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Sienna engines are: Toyota 1MZ-FE — about 450,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 3MZ-FE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Sienna engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1AR-FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 1MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20); Toyota 3MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota A25A-FXS — 4.5 L (0W-20).

Does the Toyota Sienna have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Toyota 1AR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FKS and Toyota A25A-FXS; timing belt: Toyota 1MZ-FE and Toyota 3MZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Toyota Sienna available with a diesel engine?

No, all Toyota Sienna engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Toyota 1MZ-FE

Toyota 1MZ-FE

1993–2008 · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 168–220 hp · belt

At high mileage, the engine often begins an impressive oil burner.

Toyota 3MZ-FE

Toyota 3MZ-FE

2002–2015 · 3.3 L V6 · petrol · 225–255 hp · belt

On long runs, an impressive oil burn often begins.

Toyota 2GR-FE

Toyota 2GR-FE

2004–present · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 250–280 hp · chain

In engines until 2010, the oil supply line to the phase regulators had a rubber part that could burst and the unit…

Toyota 1AR-FE

Toyota 1AR-FE

2008–present · 2.7 L R4 · petrol · 180–190 hp · chain

Toyota 2GR-FKS

Toyota 2GR-FKS

2015–present · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 280–315 hp · chain

This power unit is considered reliable and serious damage was not noted.

Toyota A25A-FXS

Toyota A25A-FXS

2017–present · 2.5 L R4 · petrol · 174–189 hp · chain

Like all units with D-4S injection, it is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline.

Models with the same engines

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