Collection: Used Scion Engines For Sale

Browse Scion Engines by Year

Pick your model year for VIN-matched 2018 or 2017 inventory. More year pages coming online weekly — if your year is not yet linked, text us your VIN and we will match you.

Scion Engines We Cover

Real engines from our warehouse, tested and ready to ship. Our Scion inventory spans every major engine family Scion has produced for the U.S. market.

2AR-FE 2.5L I4 (tC 2011-2016)

tC (2011-2016 second-generation only). Toyota Camry-shared 2.5L four — durable, MPI (no direct-injection carbon issue). NOT the same engine as first-gen tC (2005-2010).

2AZ-FE 2.4L I4 (tC 2005-2010, xB Gen 2)

tC first generation (2005-2010) and xB second generation (2008-2015). Toyota Camry-shared aluminum four — known for head-bolt-thread stripping on high-mileage units. We inspect every 2AZ before sale.

1NZ-FE 1.5L I4 (xA, xB Gen 1, xD)

xA (2004-2006), xB first generation (2004-2006), xD (2008-2014). Toyota Yaris/Echo-shared 1.5L four — bulletproof if maintained. Massive parts availability. Tested and warrantied.

FA20 2.0L Boxer (FR-S)

FR-S (2013-2016). SUBARU-built flat-four boxer (also badged Toyota 4U-GSE) — sourced from Subaru manufacturing, not Toyota. VIN-matched to Subaru BRZ donors is common. Direct-injection, verify carbon buildup on 80K+ units.

2ZR-FE 1.8L I4 (iM)

iM (2015-2016 only, then rebadged Corolla iM). Toyota Corolla-shared Valvematic 1.8L four — widely available from many Corolla donors, easy sourcing.

Skyactiv-G 1.5L (iA — Mazda2)

iA (2016 only). SCION iA IS ACTUALLY A REBADGED MAZDA2 — the engine is Mazda's Skyactiv-G 1.5L, not a Toyota engine. Sourcing comes from Mazda inventory, not Toyota. Very rare, verify chassis code.

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Plus Direct Toyota-shared variants of the above families — if you can't find your exact code, text us your VIN and we'll locate a matching donor — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a Used Scion Engine from Auto Power Source

Scion was Toyota's youth brand from 2004 to 2016, and every Scion engine — with two important exceptions — is a Toyota engine under the badge. That parts commonality is Scion's greatest strength as a used market: a 2AZ-FE 2.4L in a Scion tC is the same long-block as the one in a Toyota Camry, and a 1NZ-FE 1.5L in an xA or xD is the same as the Yaris. But two Scion models break the pattern: the FR-S sports coupe uses a Subaru-built FA20 flat-four boxer (also badged Toyota 4U-GSE), and the 2016 Scion iA is a rebadged Mazda2 with a Mazda Skyactiv-G 1.5L engine.

Our 50+ Scion engines all come from low-mileage donor vehicles, cataloged by VIN, and held in our climate-controlled warehouse pending sale. Every unit clears our six-step process: VIN-matched to donor and target, ASE-certified compression test, leak-down evaluation, run-stand noise & smoke verification, visual inspection, multi-angle photographs sent for your approval, and palletized freight shipping. On 2AZ-FE units (tC 2005-2010, xB Gen 2) we specifically inspect head-bolt-thread condition. On FR-S FA20 units we source from Subaru BRZ donors and verify direct-injection carbon condition.

You pay a fraction of dealer pricing for identical Toyota (or Subaru, or Mazda) engineering, ship free on a heavy-duty pallet to any address in the continental U.S., and get 30 days from delivery to return — no restocking fees. Up to a 3-year warranty covers you after install. Across 100,000+ Engines+Transmissions In Stock, our fitment-related return rate stays at 0%.

Your Scion Engine Options: Compared

Most Scion owners face four real choices when their engine fails:

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

Scion Engine Buying Guide

Five things to verify before buying a used Scion engine:

1. tC 2005-2010 vs 2011-2016 are completely different engines. First-generation tC (2005-2010) uses 2AZ-FE 2.4L; second-generation tC (2011-2016) uses 2AR-FE 2.5L. Different displacement, different injection strategy, different mounting hardware. Verify by production year — do not order by "tC engine" alone.
2. 2AZ-FE head bolt stripping is documented on tC 2005-2010 and xB Gen 2. The Toyota 2AZ-FE 2.4L aluminum block (2005-2010 tC, 2008-2015 xB) is known for head bolt threads stripping in the block on high-mileage units. Symptoms include coolant loss and blown head gasket. We inspect every 2AZ before sale and disclose any signs of prior head work.
3. FR-S uses a Subaru-built FA20 — sourced from Subaru donors. The Scion FR-S (2013-2016) shares its FA20 2.0L boxer engine with the Subaru BRZ (and later Toyota 86/GR86). The engine is Subaru-manufactured, so replacement units come from Subaru BRZ donors more often than from FR-S donors. Same long-block, same specs — verify by engine code.
4. Scion iA (2016) is a rebadged Mazda2 — not a Toyota. The final-year Scion iA (2016 only) is a badge-engineered Mazda2 sedan with a Mazda Skyactiv-G 1.5L engine. Sourcing comes from Mazda2 or later Yaris iA (2017-2018) donors, not from Toyota. Very rare in the used market — confirm chassis code before ordering.
5. xA/xB Gen 1/xD share the 1NZ-FE 1.5L — abundant sourcing. The Toyota 1NZ-FE 1.5L four powers the Scion xA (2004-2006), xB first generation (2004-2006), and xD (2008-2014), as well as Toyota Yaris/Echo. Bulletproof if maintained, huge donor pool. This is the easiest Scion engine to source and one of the most affordable Toyota fours available.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any engine ships.

Learn More: Scion Engine Guides

Practical guides from our team — how to install a used Scion engine, what to check on delivery, and what really matters when buying online.

APS Preinstallation Guide

Step-by-step guide to properly installing a used engine — what to inspect, prep, and torque before first start.

Post-Install Maintenance Checklist

Keep your used engine running like new — the break-in period, oil intervals, and warning signs to watch for.

5 Things to Know Before Buying

Warranty terms, VIN matching, mileage, testing, return policy — the checklist every buyer should run through.

After Delivery: Inspection Guide

What to check the moment your engine arrives — freight damage, matching numbers, and what to photograph.

Frequently Asked Questions

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