Toyota tools & data

By CarWhere Research · Updated

CarWhere’s Toyota hub collects free research for Toyota shoppers and owners: 9 engine guides from the 2.5L Dynamic Force four to the V35A twin-turbo V6 and i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 206 trim levels with dated base MSRPs, 116 known issues and recalls with NHTSA complaint counts by year, Toyota history and VIN tools. Every page lists its sources.

Two Toyotas with the same badge can differ in engine, hybrid system, drivetrain and packages, and in the Southeast and Gulf states the same truck can arrive with distributor-installed accessories. These pages explain what each engine, trim and generation offered, what tends to go wrong, and what to check on a specific vehicle before you buy it.

Decode a Toyota

Start from the VIN or the factory build record.

Free Toyota VIN decoderYear, model, body, engine and assembly plant from any 17-character Toyota VIN.Toyota build sheet by VINFactory colors, options and packages for a specific VIN, checked free before you pay.Toyota paint codesFind and read the paint code on a Toyota.Dealer invoice price by VINEstimate what the dealer paid for a specific new Toyota.Toyota distributors & port accessoriesNewWhy window stickers in some states list extra accessories, and what you can negotiate.

Toyota engines and transmissions

Years, Toyota-rated output, known problems and recalls.

Toyota engines guideNew9 Toyota engines and transmissions with years, ratings and known problems.V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6NewThe i-FORCE 3.4L V6 in the Tundra, plus its debris recall.i-FORCE MAX hybridNewToyota’s twin-turbo V6 and turbo-four hybrid truck powertrains.T24A-FTS 2.4L turboNewThe turbo four in the Tacoma, Highlander, Grand Highlander and 4Runner.A25A 2.5L Dynamic ForceNewThe 2.5L four in the Camry, RAV4 and their hybrids.M20A 2.0L Dynamic ForceNewThe 2.0L four in the Corolla, Corolla Cross and Prius.Dynamic Force enginesNewToyota’s TNGA-era four-cylinder family compared.Toyota Hybrid SystemNewHow Toyota’s hybrid system works, by generation.2GR-FKS 3.5L V6NewThe 3.5L V6 in the Highlander, Sienna, Camry and Tacoma.1GR-FE 4.0L V6NewThe 4.0L V6 in the 4Runner, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser.3UR-FE 5.7L V8NewThe 5.7L V8 in the Tundra, Sequoia and Land Cruiser.

Toyota trim levels

Current and previous-generation trims with dated base MSRPs, engines and equipment.

Toyota trim levels explainedNew206 trims across 15 Toyota models.RAV4 trim levelsNewThe 2026 Toyota RAV4 is hybrid or plug-in hybrid only, in seven grades: LE, XLE Premium, SE, Woodland, XSE, Limited and GR SPORT.Camry trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Camry comes in five hybrid-only grades: LE ($29,700), SE ($32,200), Nightshade ($33,200), XLE ($34,900) and XSE ($36,100), before DPH.Tacoma trim levelsNewThe 2026 Toyota Tacoma comes in SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter and TRD Pro grades.Highlander trim levelsNewThe 2026 Toyota Highlander comes in four gas grades (XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum) with a 265-hp 2.4L turbo and three hybrid grades (XLE, Limited, Platinum) rated at 243 hp.Grand Highlander trim levelsNewThe Toyota Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV offered with a 265-hp 2.4L turbo, a 245-hp hybrid or the 362-hp Hybrid MAX.4Runner trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota 4Runner comes in nine grades: SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, Trailhunter and TRD Pro.Tundra trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Tundra comes in SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone grades.Corolla trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Corolla sedan starts at $23,325 for the LE, before a $1,295 DPH fee.Corolla Cross trim levelsNewFor 2027 the Toyota Corolla Cross comes as a gas model in L, LE and XLE grades (169 hp, FWD or AWD) from $25,535, or as a hybrid in SE and XSE grades (196 hp, standard AWD) from $31,415, excluding destination.Sienna trim levelsNewThe 2026 Toyota Sienna comes in six grades: LE, XLE, XSE, Woodland Edition, Limited and Platinum.Sequoia trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Sequoia comes in six grades: SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone, with Toyota.com base MSRPs from $69,900 to $87,900 before destination.Prius trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Prius comes in four grades: LE ($28,755), XLE ($32,200), Nightshade ($33,005) and Limited ($35,770), excluding the $1,295 Dealer Processing and Handling fee.bZ (bZ4X) trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota bZ comes in XLE and Limited grades with FWD or AWD.Land Cruiser trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser comes in two grades: the retro-styled Land Cruiser 1958, which launched at $57,880, and the better-equipped Land Cruiser grade, listed at $64,255 on Toyota.com, both before destination.Crown trim levelsNewThe 2027 Toyota Crown sedan comes in four AWD grades: XLE ($41,640), Nightshade ($48,965), Limited ($49,720) and Platinum ($55,190), excluding the $1,295 destination fee.

Buying a used Toyota

What goes wrong, which years drew complaints, and how values hold up.

Toyota known issues by modelNew116 documented problems and recalls across 15 models.RAV4 problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Camry problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Tacoma problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Highlander problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Grand Highlander problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.4Runner problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Tundra problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Corolla problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Corolla Cross problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Sienna problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Sequoia problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Prius problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.bZ problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Land Cruiser problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Crown problemsNewKnown issues by generation and engine, NHTSA recall numbers and complaint counts by year.Is Toyota reliable?Toyota reliability from NHTSA complaints per vehicle sold, by model.RAV4 years to avoidModel years ranked by owner-complaint volume.Best RAV4 yearsThe strongest model years to buy used.How long do Toyotas last?Share of used Toyotas past 150,000 and 200,000 miles, by model.RAV4 depreciationMedian asking price by model year vs new.RAV4 dealer invoice priceWhat dealers pay, by trim.Toyota invoice vs what buyers paidDealer invoice compared with real transaction prices, by model and trim.What people paidReal out-the-door prices buyers shared for new cars.Toyota specs by modelDimensions, capacities and powertrain specs for Toyota model years.Find a Toyota for saleSearch live Toyota listings from dealers nationwide.

Toyota history

From the Toyoda loom works to the Land Cruiser, Prius, TRD and US-built trucks.

Toyota history: from Sakichi Toyoda's looms to the Prius and US factoriesNewToyota history from Sakichi Toyoda's 1891 loom patent and the 1937 founding to the first US Crowns (1958), NUMMI, Kentucky, the Prius and Plano.Toyota's founding: Sakichi and Kiichiro ToyodaNewHow Toyota began: Sakichi Toyoda's 1891 loom patent, the Type G automatic loom, Kiichiro Toyoda's 1933 car division, the 1936 Model AA and 1937 founding.Toyota Land CruiserNewLand Cruiser history: the 1951 BJ, 20 Series (US from 1958), FJ40, 60, 80, 100 and 200 Series, and the 2024 return with the 326-hp i-FORCE MAX hybrid.Toyota Prius and Toyota hybridsNewPrius history: the 1993 G21 project, December 1997 Japan launch, 2001 US debut, five generations, Prius Prime, and Toyota's hybrid sales milestones.Toyota manufacturing in the USNewToyota's US plants: NUMMI (1984–2010), Kentucky (1988), Indiana, West Virginia, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi and the $13.9B North Carolina battery plant.Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Toyota Gazoo RacingNewTRD U.S.A. was founded in 1979. Ivan Stewart's Baja wins, five straight Le Mans wins (2018–2022), NASCAR Cup titles, TRD Pro trucks and GR cars.Toyota Tacoma and Toyota pickup trucks (Stout, Hi-Lux, T100, Tundra)NewToyota pickup history in the U.S.: the 1964 Stout, the Hi-Lux, Tacoma generations from 1995.5, the T100, and Tundra from 2000 to today's i-FORCE MAX.

Toyota research by model

Toyota models with links to their trim levels, known issues, years to avoid, depreciation and specs
ModelTrim levelsKnown issuesYears to avoidDepreciationSpecs
Toyota RAV4RAV4 trimsRAV4 problemsRAV4 years to avoidRAV4 depreciation2026 RAV4 specs
Toyota CamryCamry trimsCamry problemsCamry years to avoidCamry depreciation2024 Camry specs
Toyota TacomaTacoma trimsTacoma problemsTacoma years to avoidTacoma depreciation2026 Tacoma specs
Toyota HighlanderHighlander trimsHighlander problemsHighlander years to avoidHighlander depreciation2026 Highlander specs
Toyota Grand HighlanderGrand Highlander trimsGrand Highlander problems——2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid specs
Toyota 4Runner4Runner trims4Runner problems4Runner years to avoid4Runner depreciation2026 4Runner specs
Toyota TundraTundra trimsTundra problemsTundra years to avoidTundra depreciation2026 Tundra specs
Toyota CorollaCorolla trimsCorolla problemsCorolla years to avoidCorolla depreciation2027 Corolla specs
Toyota Corolla CrossCorolla Cross trimsCorolla Cross problems—Corolla Cross depreciation2026 Corolla Cross specs
Toyota SiennaSienna trimsSienna problemsSienna years to avoidSienna depreciation2026 Sienna specs
Toyota SequoiaSequoia trimsSequoia problemsSequoia years to avoidSequoia depreciation2026 Sequoia specs
Toyota PriusPrius trimsPrius problemsPrius years to avoidPrius depreciation2027 Prius specs
Toyota bZ (bZ4X)bZ trimsbZ problems——2025 bZ4X specs
Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser trimsLand Cruiser problems——2027 Land Cruiser specs
Toyota CrownCrown trimsCrown problems——2026 Crown specs

Know exactly how your Toyota was built at the factory.

See what a specific Toyota VIN was factory-built with. The CarWhere Toyota build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Toyota build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

How do I find out what options my Toyota has?

Start with the paperwork that came with the vehicle. If it is lost, a build sheet reconstructed from the VIN shows factory colors, options and packages where detailed build data exists, and the free VIN decoder shows basics such as engine, body and plant. Port- and dealer-installed accessories are usually not part of factory build data.

Why do some Toyota window stickers show extra accessories and a second price?

In the Southeast and Gulf states, Toyotas are supplied through independent distributors that can add port- or distributor-installed accessories before the vehicle reaches the dealer. Dealers can also add their own items on a separate addendum. CarWhere’s distributor and port-accessory guide explains how to tell them apart.

What is i-FORCE MAX?

i-FORCE MAX is Toyota’s name for its hybrid truck and SUV powertrains, which pair a turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor in the transmission. The engine guide lists which models and years use it and Toyota’s published output.

Which Toyota engine was recalled for machining debris?

The 3.4L i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 (V35A-FTS). NHTSA recall 24V381 covers 2022–2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX 600: machining debris may not have been fully cleared from the engine during manufacturing. The engine guide and the Tundra known-issues page list the affected years and the remedy.

How do I check a Toyota for recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN on NHTSA’s recall lookup or Toyota’s owner site, or ask a Toyota dealer to run it. Recall repairs are free. CarWhere’s known-issues pages list major recall campaign numbers by model and generation.

Sources

Each linked page lists its own detailed sources. The hub's figures come from these datasets and references.

  1. CarWhere Toyota engines dataset (9 engines and transmissions) — CarWhere
  2. CarWhere Toyota trim-levels dataset (206 trims) — CarWhere
  3. CarWhere Toyota known-issues dataset (116 issues) — CarWhere
  4. Toyota USA Newsroom — Toyota Motor North America
  5. NHTSA recalls, complaints and vPIC VIN decoding — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America or any Toyota distributor. Toyota, TRD, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid Synergy Drive and the model names are trademarks of their owners.