Toyota Tundra engines

In 1999, the premiere of the Toyota Tundra model took place, which replaced the T100. The debut was more than successful; ~8,000 cars were sold in the first month.

Toyota Tundra • 1st generation (XK30/XK40) • 1999–2006

The first generation was introduced in May 1999 as a 2000 model, originally known as the T150s.

The Tundra was offered with a 24-valve 3.4-liter V6 engine producing 190 hp (140 kW) with 298 Nm of torque and a 32-valve 4.7-liter V8 engine producing 245 hp (183 kW) with torque 427 Nm.

Since 2005, new engines began to be installed: a 4.0-liter V6 with a power of 236 hp (176 kW) with a torque of 361 Nm, and the existing 4.7-liter V8 engine was updated using Toyota’s variable valve timing technology VVT- i, after which its power increased to 271 hp (202 kW) with a torque of 424 Nm. The 5-speed manual transmission has been replaced by a 6-speed manual, and the 5-speed automatic has been replaced by a 6-speed.

Toyota Tundra • 2nd generation (XK50) • 2006–2021

The second generation Tundra is available with three engines from 2007 to 2009:

  • 3UR-FE: 5.7-liter V8 with 381 hp (284 kW) and 544 Nm of torque;
  • 2UZ-FE: 4.7-liter V8 with 271 hp (202 kW) and 424 Nm of torque;
  • 1GR-FE: 4.0-liter V6 with 236 hp (176 kW) and 361 Nm torque.

And with four engines since 2010:

  • 3UR-FE: 5.7-liter V8 with 381 hp (284 kW) and 544 Nm of torque;
  • 3UR-FBE: 5.7-liter V8 with 381 hp (284 kW) and 544 Nm of torque;
  • 1UR-FE: 4.6-liter V8 with 310 hp (231 kW) and 424 Nm of torque;
  • 1GR-FE: 4.0-liter V6 with 236 hp (176 kW) and 361 Nm torque.

Toyota Tundra • 3rd generation (XK70) • 2021

The third generation featured two engine options: a twin-turbocharged V6 3.4-liter V35A producing 389 hp and a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter hybrid V6 with an internal electric motor, producing a total of 437 hp. Both powertrain options come with a 10-speed automatic transmission. For the first time, a V8 engine is not offered. Maximum towing capacity and maximum payload have been increased to 5,400 kg and 880 kg respectively.

The Toyota Tundra was offered with 6 engines since 2000 (6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.4 to 5.7 liters, power output from 190 to 420 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3UR-FE (about 600,000 km).

Toyota Tundra engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Tundra 1 (XK30) 2000–2006
Toyota 2UZ-FE2000–20064.7 L V8230–282 hppetrolbelt6.8 L~500,000 km
Toyota 1GR-FE2005–20064.0 L V6230–285 hppetrolchain5.3–6.3 L~500,000 km
Toyota Tundra XK20 2000–2004
Toyota 5VZ-FE2000–20043.4 L V6190 hppetrolbelt5.3 L~400,000 km
Toyota Tundra 2 (XK50) 2006–present
Toyota 1GR-FE2006–20214.0 L V6230–285 hppetrolchain5.3–6.3 L~500,000 km
Toyota 2UZ-FE2006–20094.7 L V8230–282 hppetrolbelt6.8 L~500,000 km
Toyota 3UR-FE2007–present5.7 L V8367–383 hppetrolchain8.6 L~600,000 km
Toyota 1UR-FE2010–present4.6 L V8296–347 hppetrolchain8.6 L~450,000 km
Toyota Tundra 3 (XK70) 2021–present
Toyota V35A-FTS2021–present3.4 L V6350–420 hppetrol, turbochain7.3 L~300,000 km

Toyota Tundra engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Tundra?

Toyota Tundra 1 (XK30) (2000–2006): Toyota 2UZ-FE and Toyota 1GR-FE; Toyota Tundra XK20 (2000–2004): Toyota 5VZ-FE; Toyota Tundra 2 (XK50) (2006–present): Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 2UZ-FE, Toyota 3UR-FE and Toyota 1UR-FE; Toyota Tundra 3 (XK70) (2021–present): Toyota V35A-FTS.

Which Toyota Tundra engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Tundra engines are: Toyota 3UR-FE — about 600,000 km; Toyota 1GR-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2UZ-FE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Tundra engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1GR-FE — 5.3–6.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1UR-FE — 8.6 L (5W-30); Toyota 2UZ-FE — 6.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 3UR-FE — 8.6 L (5W-30); Toyota 5VZ-FE — 5.3 L (5W-30); Toyota V35A-FTS — 7.3 L (0W-20).

Does the Toyota Tundra have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 1UR-FE, Toyota 3UR-FE and Toyota V35A-FTS; timing belt: Toyota 2UZ-FE and Toyota 5VZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Toyota Tundra available with a diesel engine?

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

Engine details

Toyota 2UZ-FE

Toyota 2UZ-FE

1998–2012 · 4.7 L V8 · petrol · 230–282 hp · belt

The biggest downside is the huge fuel consumption.

Toyota 1GR-FE

Toyota 1GR-FE

2002–present · 4.0 L V6 · petrol · 230–285 hp · chain

This is a reliable unit without any weaknesses in the design and the most common reason for contacting the service station is…

Toyota 1UR-FE

Toyota 1UR-FE

2006–present · 4.6 L V8 · petrol · 296–347 hp · chain

Some owners experience moderate oil consumption.

Toyota 3UR-FE

Toyota 3UR-FE

2007–present · 5.7 L V8 · petrol · 367–383 hp · chain

Often this engine suffers from coking of oil scraper rings.

Toyota V35A-FTS

Toyota V35A-FTS

2017–present · 3.4 L V6 · petrol · 350–420 hp · chain

At the moment, the statistics of malfunctions of this motor has not yet been collected.

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