Covers Toyota petrol, diesel, and hybrid engines used across UK and European models - from early A-series engines to modern Dynamic Force and Hybrid Synergy Drive units. Each engine code includes specifications, compatible vehicles, and emissions data, sourced from official Toyota and EU records.
Data sourced from Toyota Group TIS, EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, and Toyota Product Technical Reports.
Find Toyota engine codes by family, model, or generation
| Engine Code | Fuel Type | Series | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12ht | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 12r | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 18r | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 18r C | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 18r G | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1ad Ftv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1az Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1az Fse | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1c | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1c L | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1c Tl | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1c Tlc | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1cd Ftv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1e L | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1fz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1g E | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1gd Ftv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1gr Fe | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1hd Ft | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1hd Fte | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1hd T | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1kd Ftv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1kr Fe | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1kz T | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1kz Te | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1mz Fe | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1n | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1nd Tv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1nr Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1nr Fke | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1nz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1rz | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1s El | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1s L | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1sz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1ur Fe | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1vd Ftv | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1ww | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 1wz | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1zr Fae | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1zr Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 1zz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 21r | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 21r C | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 21r U | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 22r | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2a | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2a L | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2ad Fhv | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2ad Ftv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2az Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2az Fse | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2c | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2c E | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2c L | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2c T | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2c Te | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2e | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2e E | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2e L | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2e Lc | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2f | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2h | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2jz Gte | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2k | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2kd Ftv | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2l | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2l T | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2nr Fke | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2nz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2rz E | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2s E | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2s El | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2s Elc | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2sz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2t | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2t C | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2t G | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2tb | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2tj | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2tz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2uz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2vz Fe | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2ww | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 2wz Tv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2y | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2y C | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2zr Fae | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2zr Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2zr Fe Sc | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 2zz Ge | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3a | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3a C | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 3b | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 3c Te | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3k B | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3k C | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3k H | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3rz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3s Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3s Ge | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3s Gte | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3t | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3vz E | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3vz Fe | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 3wz Tv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3y | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3y C | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3zr Fae | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3zr Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 3zz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a F | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a Ge | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a Gec | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a Gel | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a Gelc | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a L | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4a Lc | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4e Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4k | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4k C | View Specs | |
| Diesel | 4wz Ftv | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 4zz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5e Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5k | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5m | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5m E | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5m Ge | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5s Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 5vz Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 7a Fe | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 7m Ge | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 7m Gte | View Specs | |
| Petrol | 8nr FtS | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | A-Series | View Specs | |
| Electric | BZ-Series | View Specs | |
| Electric | BZ-Series | View Specs | |
| Electricity | EAXLE-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | M-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | M-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | T-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | T-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | THS-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | THS-Series | View Specs | |
| Petrol | V-Series | View Specs |
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Engine specifications and technical data sourced from Toyota Group Technical Documentation and EU Vehicle Type Approval Database. Consult vehicle documentation or professional guidance before undertaking mechanical work. Report errors or omissions through our contact channels.
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The engine code is essential for ordering parts, diagnosing issues, and verifying compatibility. It is not the same as the VIN or chassis number. This guide shows exactly where to find it - by model and engine type - using official Toyota and DVLA sources
A unique identifier stamped on the engine block or cover used for parts and service.
The vehicle identification number that holds encoded vehicle and engine information.
The chassis or frame number used for registration and legal identification.
Locate the engine code on a white label attached to the valve cover or intake manifold. It reads '2ZR-FXE' clearly.
The engine code is stamped on the front timing cover, near the camshaft housing. Look for '1ND-TV' cast into the metal.
Open the hood and look at the intake manifold area. The code is on a label near the hybrid inverter. Confirm 'A25A-FXS' for hybrid models.
The engine code is cast into the front of the cylinder head, near the thermostat housing. Look for '1NZ-FE'.
Engine code locations per Toyota TIS Vehicle Identification Guide. V5C field definitions from DVLA Guide to Vehicle Registration. VIN structure compliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Article 7.
A technical breakdown of Toyota's core engine systems including VVT-i, D-4D Common Rail, Hybrid Synergy Drive, timing architectures and Dynamic Force design with documented reliability impacts. All data sourced from Toyota Group TIS, Product Technical Reports and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
Toyota's proprietary VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) system continuously adjusts intake camshaft timing to optimise power, efficiency, and emissions across the rev range.
An oil-pressure-actuated camshaft phaser rotates the intake cam relative to the crankshaft, advancing or retarding valve timing based on engine load and speed.
1NZ-FE (1999)
Intake-only variable timing
2ZR-FXE (2009)
Intake and exhaust cam control
8AR-FTS (2015)
Electric motor actuation for intake
A25A-FKS (2017)
High-response electric actuator
VVT-i solenoid clogging
Oil sludge can block oil passages, causing rough idle or P0011/P0012 codes
Cam phaser wear
High-mileage engines may develop rattling on cold start
Oil pressure sensitivity
Low oil level or wrong viscosity affects VVT-i operation
Toyota's proprietary VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) system continuously adjusts intake camshaft timing to optimise power, efficiency, and emissions across the rev range.
An oil-pressure-actuated camshaft phaser rotates the intake cam relative to the crankshaft, advancing or retarding valve timing based on engine load and speed.
1NZ-FE (1999)
Intake-only variable timing
2ZR-FXE (2009)
Intake and exhaust cam control
8AR-FTS (2015)
Electric motor actuation for intake
A25A-FKS (2017)
High-response electric actuator
VVT-i solenoid clogging
Oil sludge can block oil passages, causing rough idle or P0011/P0012 codes
Cam phaser wear
High-mileage engines may develop rattling on cold start
Oil pressure sensitivity
Low oil level or wrong viscosity affects VVT-i operation
All technical descriptions and failure data sourced from Toyota Group Product Technical Reports, Toyota TIS Service Information, and EU Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 on vehicle type-approval.
Authoritative data on Toyota's global engine production, plant operations, and strategic partnerships. All figures sourced from Toyota Group Annual Reports, Sustainability Reports, and EU industrial compliance records.
Toyota manufactures engines at multiple primary facilities, each specialising in specific families.
Toyota produces over 900,000 engines per year globally. Note the steady decline in Diesel production due to Euro 6d and WLTP regulations, while Hybrid integration rises significantly.
Note: Diesel production has declined steadily due to Euro 6d and WLTP regulations (Regulation (EC) No 715/2007). Hybrid and plug-in hybrid integration rising.
Strategic collaborations since 1990s. BMW partnership for Supra (B48/B58 engines), Subaru for 86/BRZ platform, and Mazda for hybrid technology sharing.
Toyota chassis with BMW-sourced B48/B58 engines for Supra
Supra assembled at Magna Steyr (Austria) with Toyota quality control
Toyota Global Newsroom – Supra Development
Shift in production reflects EU emissions policy and changing consumer demand.
This aligns with Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (WLTP/RDE) and EU 2035 ICE phase-out roadmap.
Engine production years verified via Toyota Group Product Reports and EU type-approval records
The most common questions about engine codes, what they mean, how to find them and how this database works
Confirm the full engine designation using vehicle-specific manufacturer records and the engine marking. An engine serial number, a registration record and a marketed power badge are not automatically the same identifier. Match the VIN/build data and the installed engine before selecting parts or a replacement.
No. A factory-application reference and a replacement-interchange decision are different. Match the full engine designation, vehicle build data, emissions equipment, controls and relevant supplier/OEM information.
No. Records have different review states. Read the correction notice, source scope and application limits on the individual record. Missing technical fields must not be inferred from similar engine codes.
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