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Used Toyota Engines & Transmissions for Sale

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In short: Toyota engines and transmissions are supplied as tested used units, reconditioned units with worn service parts replaced, and remanufactured units rebuilt to specification. Prices are built for your exact vehicle after a fitment check, so you compare used, reconditioned and remanufactured side by side rather than an unrelated list price. Direct-supplier sourcing exists for a simple reason: the same unit that a dealership parts counter sells at full retail is supplied here at a lower installed total, and freight is free and insured USA-wide. Looking for a used Toyota engine for sale? Compare tested used, reconditioned, and remanufactured options and build your price for the exact vehicle.

Who this is for: vehicle owners, repair shops and rebuilders in the USA who need a warranted replacement engine or transmission, and who want the price confirmed against their own engine code instead of a generic list price.

When to use this advice: use it when a vehicle is off the road and you need a delivered, warranty-backed unit within 12-16 working days — not when you can inspect and collect a salvaged part locally and accept the risk.

Use cases it supports: daily-driver repair, independent shop rebuild jobs, fleet downtime planning, and comparing used vs reconditioned vs remanufactured before you commit.

Buy Toyota engines direct from the supplier: every listing priced below its typical market reference, VIN-verified and compression-tested before dispatch, FREE insured freight in 12–16 working days USA-wide. Choose Used (9-month/6,000-mile warranty), Reconditioned (16-month/12,000-mile) or Remanufactured (36-month/36,000-mile) — call +1 (662) 452-4928.

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Popular Toyota Engine Codes & Average Prices

Per-code averages from the curated catalog — every listing priced below its typical market reference.

Expert Solutions for Every Toyota Model

Our Toyota specialists map every code, variant and swap — pick your model for the full breakdown.

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In-Depth Guide — Buying a Toyota Engine

REPLACEMENT OPTIONS — USED VS RECONDITIONED VS REMANUFACTURED (deep guide)

Toyota replacement economics are unusual: the vehicles hold value longer than almost anything else on the road, so the engine decision leans "keep it right" more often than "keep it cheap."

Used (9 months/6,000 miles) covers the honest majority: a Camry or RAV4 A25A-FKS at your fitment-checked price is one of the best value propositions on the site — deep stock, low failure variance, and a vehicle that will easily outlive the warranty window's mileage cap. Used is also the rational tier on Corolla M20A units (your fitment-checked price), where donor supply from fleet and rental stock keeps quality predictable.

Reconditioned (16 months/12,000 miles) earns its place on the family haulers — Highlander and Grand Highlander T24A-FTS (your fitment-checked price), Sienna and Crown hybrids (your fitment-checked price) — where the vehicle's remaining life justifies fresh wear surfaces but the budget stays realistic. Toyota's non-turbo fours respond particularly well to reconditioning: the machining scope (heads, honing, bearings, gaskets) covers nearly everything that typically wears.

Remanufactured (36 months/36,000 miles) is the tier for two Toyota cases: the 4.0L 1GR-FE 4Runner crowd who plan to keep the vehicle another decade (the 1GR's reputation earns the investment), and the twin-turbo V35A-FTS units in Tundra/Sequoia (your fitment-checked price) where turbo and injection hardware make tested supply worth the premium. The V35A is new enough that donor quality varies more than any other Toyota code — reman removes that variance entirely.

Decision path: high-mileage daily driver, budget-first → used. Family SUV/van keeper → reconditioned. Decade-hold 4Runner, towing Tundra, or turbo-hardware caution → remanufactured.

POPULAR TOYOTA ENGINE CODES & PRICES (real catalog data)

  • M20A-FKS 2.0L I4 (Corolla, Corolla Cross) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. The catalog's second-cheapest Toyota unit; Corolla volume means supply depth and fast dispatch.
  • A25A-FKS 2.5L I4 (Camry, RAV4) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. The highest-rotation Toyota code in the DB — Camry and RAV4 together are two of the deepest-stock models warehouse-wide (29 and 19+ listings respectively in Full-DB depth ranking).
  • A25A-FXS 2.5L Hybrid I4 (Crown, Sienna) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. Hybrid pairing is verified per donor (inverter/transaxle match) before listing; the engine side carries the same screening as the non-hybrid A25A.
  • G16E-GTS 1.6L Turbo I3 (GR Corolla) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. Enthusiast demand outpaces donor supply; if you find one in stock, the fitment desk confirms build-date compatibility before you order.
  • T24A-FTS 2.4L Turbo I4 (Highlander, Grand Highlander, Tacoma) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. The new workhorse four spans three model lines; Tacoma demand keeps depth solid.
  • M20A-FXS 2.0L Hybrid I4 (Prius) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. Prius engines rarely fail — most replacements trace to accident or overheating events, so donor history documentation matters more here than anywhere else in the Toyota range.
  • 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 (4Runner) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. The last naturally aspirated V6 SUV engine in the segment, and the code with the most decade-hold owners: 4Runners at 200k+ miles routinely get reconditioned or reman units rather than being retired.
  • V35A-FTS 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 (Tundra, Sequoia) — your fitment-checked price vs your fitment-checked price. The most expensive Toyota unit; every listing carries verified turbo and injection screening because donor variance on this new architecture is the highest in the range.

TOYOTA ENGINE TYPES EXPLAINED

Toyota's current catalog is the simplest of any make we carry — five architectures, zero dead ends. The Dynamic Force naturally aspirated fours (M20A-FKS 2.0, A25A-FKS 2.5) are the volume core: chain-driven, direct-injected, with both port and direct injection on many versions (D-4S-style dual injection) that inherently resists the intake-carbon problem plaguing other direct-injection designs. The hybrid versions (M20A-FXS, A25A-FXS) share the block architecture with Atkinson-cycle tuning and hybrid-system pairing — replacement requires the e-matching the fitment desk performs. The turbo four (T24A-FTS 2.4) is the newest volume architecture across Tacoma/Highlander; oil discipline and turbo warm-up habits dominate its long-term health profile. The twin-turbo V6 (V35A-FTS 3.4) replaced the V8 in Tundra/Sequoia/Lexus duty — a compact-angle valvetrain with twin turbos mounted in the vee, making post-failure inspection of turbo bearings and oil-feed lines the screening priority. The 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 is the legacy holdover: port-injected, chain-driven, famously unstressed at 4Runner power levels, and the reason the code has the strongest decade-hold following. There are no V8s, no diesels, and no boxers in the current Toyota catalog — a seller offering a "5.7 Tundra 3UR-FE" is selling pre-2022 stock, which is worth verifying on the year range before you compare prices.

TOYOTA ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST IN THE USA

components: your fitment-checked price to your fitment-checked price across the catalog, each your fitment-checked price under typical market — the tightest overall price band of any make we carry, and the reason Toyota replacements rarely surprise anyone at checkout.

Labor by vehicle class (typical install, estimate — confirm with the sales desk):

  • Corolla/Prius (compact FWD): your fitment-checked price
  • Camry/RAV4 (midsize FWD/AWD): your fitment-checked price
  • Highlander/Sienna/Grand Highlander (three-row SUV/van, transverse): your fitment-checked price
  • Tacoma (midsize truck, longitudinal): your fitment-checked price
  • Tundra/Sequoia/4Runner (body-on-frame, longitudinal V6): your fitment-checked price

Worked examples: a RAV4 A25A-FKS lands around your fitment-checked price installed (your fitment-checked price + labor). A 4Runner 1GR-FE runs your fitment-checked price. A Tundra V35A-FTS reaches your fitment-checked price installed. Toyota's band means installed totals stay under your fitment-checked price across the entire make — which is why no financing framing appears on Toyota pages; checkout is a single Authorize.net-tokenized payment (card or ACH/eCheck). Freight is FREE and insured, 12–16 working days, USA and Canada.

TOYOTA FAMILY-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS & SYMPTOMS

Toyota's failure variance is the lowest in our catalog, but each family has its documented patterns, and our screening binds to exactly these.

A25A-FKS / M20A-FKS (Dynamic Force fours): the family's known issues are few and specific. Early A25A units showed intermittent fuel-pump (low-pressure) symptoms — long crank and P0087-adjacent hesitation under load — traced to a campaign part, so donor build-date verification matters. Water-pump weep and thermostat aging show as slow warm-up and P0128 codes; both are consumable-level items checked pre-listing. The dual-injection design keeps intake-valve carbon minimal — a real differentiator versus competitor direct-injection fours.

T24A-FTS 2.4 Turbo: young architecture; the patterns to screen are turbo oil-feed restriction (blue smoke on start that fades) and oil-dilution events on short-trip duty (rising oil level, fuel smell). Both are symptom-checkable at intake and oil-analysis level, and both screen out the units that would disappoint.

V35A-FTS 3.4 Twin-Turbo: the highest-variance Toyota code. Documented watch items: turbo bearing wear (whine under boost, shaft-play at inspection), oil-feed line flow (starvation kills turbos before the block), and occasional early-life cam-tower oil seepage. P0299-adjacent underboost codes point at charge-pipe integrity rather than the turbos themselves in most cases. Our listings on this code carry the deepest inspection documentation in the Toyota range precisely because donor quality varies.

1GR-FE 4.0 V6: the famous stalwart — the real-world pattern is everything-around-the-engine aging: cooling system plastics, belt tensioners, and the occasional exhaust-side manifold leak (ticking on cold start that fades). Bottom-end failures are rare enough that a used 1GR with verified compression is a decade-engine.

Hybrids (M20A-FXS / A25A-FXS): engine-side patterns mirror their non-hybrid siblings; the hybrid-specific screening is the pairing — inverter compatibility, transaxle MG condition, and verified donor system status. A hybrid engine without verified pairing documentation is how expensive electrical surprises happen, which is why the fitment desk gates these.

BUYING GUIDE — ORDERING YOUR TOYOTA ENGINE

Toyota replacements are usually planned rather than emergency, so the flow leans on verification. Step 1: VIN at /get-price/ — the eighth digit pins the exact code (critical on RAV4/Camry, where the same nameplate spans A25A generations and hybrid variants). Step 2: compare tiers with live stock — Camry/RAV4-class depth means your price is stable; GR Corolla/V35A-class demand means you should confirm availability before booking labor. Step 3: the tier's warranty applies automatically: 9 months/6,000 miles used, 16 months/12,000 miles reconditioned, 36 months/36,000 miles remanufactured. Step 4: single-payment checkout (card or ACH/eCheck via Authorize.net) or phone at +1 (662) 452-4928. Ships FREE and insured from in 12–16 working days, lift-gate coordinated, USA and Canada. Canadian buyers: same freight terms, USD pricing, duties handled through your broker — no CAD pricing is calculated at checkout.

Toyota — Live Market Listings (reference)

Used-condition market reference listings — your direct price and per-listing savings come from the curated catalog above.

Representative Toyota used engine photo — A2Zengines4sale
Toyota 4Runner 2.7L (VIN M, 5th digit, 3RZFE engine, 4 cylin
Used · 120K-150K miles · ✅ In StockRepresentative image — actual unit photos on request
your fitment-checked price
your fitment-checked price
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Toyota 4Runner 2.7L (VIN M, 5th digit, 3RZFE engine, 4 cylin
Used · 120K-150K miles · ✅ In StockRepresentative image — actual unit photos on request
your fitment-checked price
your fitment-checked price
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Toyota 4Runner 3.4L (VIN N, 5th digit, 5VZFE engine, 6 cylin
Used · 90K-120K miles · ✅ In StockRepresentative image — actual unit photos on request
your fitment-checked price
your fitment-checked price
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Representative Toyota used engine photo — A2Zengines4sale
Toyota 4Runner 3.4L (VIN N, 5th digit, 5VZFE engine, 6 cylin
Used · 120K-150K miles · ✅ In StockRepresentative image — actual unit photos on request
your fitment-checked price
your fitment-checked price
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Representative Toyota used engine photo — A2Zengines4sale
Toyota 4Runner 3.4L, VIN N, 5th digit, 5VZFE engine, 6 cylin
Used · 120K-150K miles · ✅ In StockRepresentative image — actual unit photos on request
your fitment-checked price
your fitment-checked price
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Meet Your Toyota Engine Specialists

A dedicated desk for Toyota fitment, QC sign-off and warranty handling — 27 specialists across 9 departments stand behind every order.

Fitment Desk

VIN cross-match and swap guidance for every Toyota code.

QC & Testing

Compression, leak-down and bench QC with documented sign-off.

Warranty Desk

9/16/36-month ladder claims handled in-house, 48-hour decisions.

What USA Drivers Say

Real feedback from garage owners and daily drivers we have supplied.

“Got the exact L83 with 62k miles. Compression report was shared before dispatch. Pallet showed up in 13 working days, no leaks after install.”

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Marcus T.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado — 5.3L V8

“Fitment desk matched my VIN in minutes and the price beat every salvage yard I called. Warranty paperwork came signed.”

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Sandra K.
2013 Ford Explorer — 3.5L V6

“Recon engine runs smooth. Delivery took the full 16 working days but support answered every call. Would order again.”

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Devin W.
2011 BMW 328i — N20

“Used K24 with 48k miles, tested and clean. The team sent install-day checklist — my mechanic was impressed.”

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Priya S.
2014 Honda Accord — 2.4L K24

“Second engine I have bought here. This one for my brother. Same solid experience — verified fitment, fair price.”

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Ray M.
2017 Toyota Camry — 2.5L A25A

“Honest about mileage and photos. Freight driver called ahead, lift-gate included. Engine is in and running strong.”

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Angela D.
2012 Jeep Wrangler — 3.6L Pentastar

Shop Toyota engines by model

39 Toyota applications — each model page lists the conditions, odometer bands and prices we publish.

Model page shows verified prices where we publish them; "quote" marks applications priced on request by the fitment desk.

Quick answer

Toyota replacement engines — what you need to know first

Replacement engines for the Toyota are matched by engine code from your VIN, not by model year alone. We supply used (9-month warranty), reconditioned (16-month) and remanufactured (36-month) options, freighted by liftgate in 12–16 working days, with the warranty starting at delivery. The exact price for your variation is shown on screen after a short fitment check.

  • Match by code, not by year — the same Toyota model year can use more than one engine unit.
  • Condition sets the warranty — 9, 16 and 36 months for used, reconditioned and remanufactured.
  • Odometer band sets the price — 30–60K, 60–90K and 90–120K mile bands.

Which Toyota engine do you actually have?

Start with the VIN. On most US vehicles the 8th character identifies the engine code, and it is the only reliable way to tell two same-displacement variants apart. Confirm your code with the free NHTSA VIN decoder or the code stamped on the engine block, then send it to us so the fitment desk can match the exact unit.

Fitment checkWhat we confirm
Engine codeConfirmed from your VIN before dispatch
Displacement / configurationMatched to your build specification
VIN position to check8th character identifies the engine code on most US vehicles
What we need from youVIN (preferred) or year + make + model + engine size
Fuel and drivetrainConfirmed at the fitment stage — 2WD/4WD/AWD changes the unit that fits
Interchange checkWe confirm the exact unit against your engine code, not just the model year

Used, reconditioned or remanufactured for a Toyota — what is the difference?

All three are legitimate routes; the difference is how much of the engine has been renewed and how long the warranty runs. Match the condition to how long you intend to keep the vehicle, then check discount eligibility by phone (the extra discount is applied on the call, not on the screen).

ConditionWhat it isWarrantyBest suited to
Used (tested)Original used engine from a donor vehicle, odometer band stated on the quote9 months / 6,000 milesBudget repairs where the vehicle still has years left
ReconditionedStripped and rebuilt with new wear components to a documented specification16 months / 12,000 milesBalancing cost against longer service life
RemanufacturedRebuilt to manufacturer-level tolerances with the full wear set replaced36 months / 36,000 milesLong-term keepers, work trucks and fleet vehicles

Related supply pages: used engines · reconditioned engines · remanufactured engines · transmissions.

Should you repair or replace a Toyota engine?

Diagnose before you commit. Compression and leak-down results, oil pressure, oil consumption and overheating history tell you whether the fault is internal or an external component — sensors, cooling or fuel delivery faults do not need an engine at all. Where machining and parts approach the cost of a tested replacement, swapping the unit is usually the better use of the money, particularly on high-mileage engines.

  • Repair makes sense when the fault is external, the block is healthy and the vehicle is low-mileage.
  • Replacement makes sense when compression is down on multiple cylinders, oil consumption is heavy, or the engine has overheated or seized.
  • Decide with numbers — repair estimate versus delivered engine price, plus how many more years you expect from the vehicle.

How we verify Toyota engine fitment and condition

Our fitment desk confirms the engine code against your VIN before dispatch, documents the inspection of the unit, and states the warranty term in writing on your quote. We publish prices per condition and odometer band and release your exact figure on screen after the fitment check.

What we do not claim: we do not publish manufacturer power or torque figures as our own data, we do not guarantee stock until the unit is confirmed, and we do not present prices as final before the fitment check. Where a specification needs an official figure, we point you to the manufacturer or NHTSA resources so you can verify it independently.

Reviewed September 2026 · fitment verified against VIN · warranty terms stated in writing on every quote.

Toyota — FAQ (10 questions)

What engines fits a Toyota?

Fitment is confirmed by engine code, not by model year alone. Send your VIN and we match the exact unit before anything ships.

How much does a Toyota engine replacement cost?

Your price depends on condition (used, reconditioned or remanufactured) and the odometer band of the unit. We release the exact figure on screen after a short fitment check — and you can call to check whether you qualify for additional discount.

Used vs reconditioned vs remanufactured — which should I choose for a Toyota?

Used is the lowest-cost route with a 9-month warranty. Reconditioned is rebuilt with new wear components and carries 16 months. Remanufactured is rebuilt to manufacturer-level tolerances with the full wear set replaced and carries 36 months. Choose by how long you intend to keep the vehicle.

Will a Toyota engine from another vehicle fit mine?

Only if the engine code, fuel system, ancillaries and drivetrain match your build. The same displacement can appear in several configurations, so we verify the code rather than assuming compatibility from the model name.

How do I find my engine code?

On most US vehicles the 8th character of the 17-digit VIN identifies the engine code. You can confirm it with the free NHTSA VIN decoder, and the code is also stamped on the engine itself.

How long does delivery take?

Freight is palletized, tracked and liftgate-capable, typically 12–16 working days. Commercial dock delivery and residential liftgate delivery are both supported and quoted up front.

What does the warranty cover?

Parts are covered for the stated term nationwide. Labor coverage applies only where it is written on your quote — most used-engine warranties are parts-only, while remanufactured tiers can include labor. Your written quote is the controlling document.

What happens if the unit arrives damaged or defective?

Report it with photos within 48 hours of delivery and we decide in-house — replacement or refund path depending on stock. Freight damage is documented with the driver at the door.

How does the core return work?

Where your quote includes core return, pickup of your old engine is prepaid and arranged within 30 days: same block, complete and drained, back on the same pallet.

Do you supply Toyota engines for both automatic and manual vehicles?

Yes. Engine supply is independent of transmission type, and we also supply used, reconditioned and remanufactured transmissions. Tell us the drivetrain at the fitment stage so the ancillaries match.

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Key takeaway: Toyota Engine Price & Transmission Price - compare used, reconditioned and remanufactured in one view, confirm the engine code before ordering, and expect free insured freight USA-wide in 12-16 working days with warranty 9/16/36 months by tier. The bottom line: fitment is verified before dispatch, so you are not guessing.
Written and maintained by the QB AUTOZ LLC editorial team, reviewed by our fitment desk in Mount Olive, Mississippi. We inspect and ship replacement engines and transmissions USA-wide.
Technical reviewer: A2Z fitment desk (ASE-certified inspection partners). Read our editorial standards.
How we verify units: every engine is compression-tested and run-tested before dispatch, and the engine code is confirmed against your VIN range so the unit physically fits.
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Fitment guidance: decode your VIN with the NHTSA VIN decoder. Emission and engine-family reference: EPA vehicle and fuel emissions testing.

Frequently asked questions about Toyota Engine Price & Transmission Price

What does delivery cost?

Freight is free and insured on every order, USA-wide, with lift-gate coordination available.

How long does delivery take?

Most orders ship in 12-16 working days.

What warranty do I get?

Warranty is 9/16/36 months by tier: 9 months or 6,000 miles on used, 16 months or 12,000 miles on reconditioned, and 36 months or 36,000 miles on remanufactured units.

Can I finance a replacement?

Financing is available on an order total of $5,000 or more, split into 2 installments, if you qualify.

Is a tested used engine better than a junkyard core?

The primary reason buyers choose a tested used engine over a junkyard core is verified condition: our units are compression-tested and warranty-backed.

Tested OEM used vs remanufactured vs junkyard core
OptionCostWarrantyTestingReliability
Tested OEM used (A2Z)Below dealer9 months / 6,000 miCompression + run testGood, verified
Remanufactured (A2Z)Middle36 months / 36,000 miBuilt to specificationHighest
Junkyard coreLowestOften noneRarely testedVariable

How do I confirm the engine fits my vehicle?

Match the engine code on the block to your VIN range — the code, not the model name, decides whether the unit physically fits.

Engine compatibility reference (sample variants)
Engine variantYear rangeCompatible modelsVIN checkTypical pairing
2.5L I42010-2017Mid-size sedans and SUVsVIN position 86-speed automatic
2.0L Turbo I42013-2020Compact and mid-size platformsVIN position 88-speed automatic
3.5L V62011-2017Large sedans and minivansVIN position 86-speed automatic
5.0L V82011-2017Full-size trucksVIN position 86/10-speed automatic

How does ordering work?

Ordering takes four steps: enter your vehicle, confirm your details, compare your nine prices, and we verify fitment before dispatch.

  1. Enter your vehicle: make, model and condition preference.
  2. Confirm your contact details and review the summary.
  3. Compare nine price options across three warranty tiers.
  4. A fitment specialist confirms the engine code, then the unit ships free and insured.

What do the engine terms mean?

A used engine is a tested original unit that has not been rebuilt.

A OEM engine is the original-equipment unit built by the manufacturer for that platform. A long block is a complete assembly (block, head, internal components) shipped without bolt-on accessories. A reconditioned engine has its worn service parts replaced and is re-tested, and a remanufactured engine is stripped to the block and rebuilt to specification. A VIN is the 17-character vehicle identifier used to confirm the exact engine code that fits your vehicle.