The average cost for a Lexus IS 350 RWD Variable Valve Timing Replacement is between $66 - $123. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is an advanced technology used in modern automotive engines that allows for the optimization of engine performance and efficiency. By altering the timing of the opening and closing of the engine's intake and exhaust valves, VVT systems can enhance power output, improve fuel economy, and reduce emissions. This technology adjusts according to driving conditions, ensuring that the engine performs optimally regardless of whether the vehicle is idling in traffic or cruising on the highway. VVT is integral to many engines, especially those aiming for a blend of performance and efficiency.
A malfunctioning Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system can lead to a variety of symptoms, affecting the overall performance and efficiency of the engine. Here are some common signs that the VVT system might be failing:
Repairing a faulty Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system should be considered moderately urgent. While immediate catastrophic damage might not occur, allowing the issue to persist can lead to reduced engine performance and fuel economy, as well as increased emissions. Over time, the problem could potentially cause more significant engine damage, leading to costly repairs. Therefore, it's advisable to address any VVT issues promptly to maintain optimal vehicle operation and prevent further complications.
The cost of repairing a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system can vary significantly depending on the make and model of the vehicle, as well as the specific components that need replacement or repair. Generally, the repair costs can range from $150 to $500 for simpler fixes, but if the camshaft position actuator or other major components are involved, costs can exceed $1,000. Labor rates also play a role in the overall cost, as accessing and repairing the VVT system can be labor-intensive in certain vehicle designs.
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2024 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $45.00Labor: $92.00{ "partPrice": 45, "laborPrice": 92, "alldata_id": 66016, "alldata_vehicle_id": 66016, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Solenoid", "part": [ { "name": "25 - Solenoid", "price": "106.02", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153700P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2024, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2023 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $47.00Labor: $42.00{ "partPrice": 47, "laborPrice": 42, "alldata_id": 64979, "alldata_vehicle_id": 64979, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Solenoid", "part": [ { "name": "25 - Solenoid", "price": "106.02", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153700P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2023, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2022 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $34.00Labor: $20.00{ "partPrice": 34, "laborPrice": 20, "alldata_id": 63008, "alldata_vehicle_id": 63008, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Solenoid", "part": [ { "name": "25 - Solenoid", "price": "106.02", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153700P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2022, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2021 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $85.00Labor: $8.00{ "partPrice": 85, "laborPrice": 8, "alldata_id": 62181, "alldata_vehicle_id": 62181, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2021, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2020 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $95.00Labor: $10.00{ "partPrice": 95, "laborPrice": 10, "alldata_id": 61264, "alldata_vehicle_id": 61264, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2020, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2019 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $88.00Labor: $2.00{ "partPrice": 88, "laborPrice": 2, "alldata_id": 59630, "alldata_vehicle_id": 59630, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2019, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2018 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $72.00Labor: $19.00{ "partPrice": 72, "laborPrice": 19, "alldata_id": 58511, "alldata_vehicle_id": 58511, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "395.90", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130500P081" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "547.87", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "130700P011" } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2018, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FKS)" }2017 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $52.00Labor: $4.00{ "partPrice": 52, "laborPrice": 4, "alldata_id": 57257, "alldata_vehicle_id": 57257, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "427.37", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1305031163" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "480.34", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1308031040" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "480.34", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1307031050" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Valve Assembly", "part": [ { "name": "No.1", "price": "176.53", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153300S010" }, { "name": "No.2", "price": "178.72", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153400P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2017, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE)" }2016 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $64.00Labor: $66.00{ "partPrice": 64, "laborPrice": 66, "alldata_id": 55682, "alldata_vehicle_id": 55682, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "427.37", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1305031163" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "480.34", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1308031040" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "480.34", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1307031050" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Valve Assembly", "part": [ { "name": "No.1", "price": "176.53", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153300S010" }, { "name": "No.2", "price": "178.72", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153400P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2016, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE)" }2015 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $43.00Labor: $9.00{ "partPrice": 43, "laborPrice": 9, "alldata_id": 54536, "alldata_vehicle_id": 54536, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "414.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1305031122" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "444.98", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1308031030" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "480.34", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1307031040" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Valve Assembly", "part": [ { "name": "No.1", "price": "176.53", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153300S010" }, { "name": "No.2", "price": "178.72", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153400P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2015, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE)" }2014 Lexus IS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) - Variable Valve Timing Costs
Parts: $32.00Labor: $96.00{ "partPrice": 32, "laborPrice": 96, "alldata_id": 53223, "alldata_vehicle_id": 53223, "title": "Variable Valve Timing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Intake", "price": "414.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1305031122" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "part": [ { "name": "24 - Left", "price": "444.98", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1308031030" }, { "name": "24 - Right", "price": "480.34", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "1307031040" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Valve Assembly", "part": [ { "name": "No.1", "price": "176.53", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153300S010" }, { "name": "No.2", "price": "178.72", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "153400P020" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Remove & Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Variable Valve Timing", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Actuator, R&R", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Left Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Right Bank", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Exhaust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.6", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Intake", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.7", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2014, "make": "Lexus", "model": "IS 350 RWD", "engine": "V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE)" }