The Toyota AL80E 8-speed automatic transmission, also known as the Direct Shift-8AT, has been produced by the company since 2023 and is installed on rear-wheel drive versions of the Tacoma pickup together with the T24A-FTS engine. The all-wheel drive version of this gearbox has a hybrid modification under the index L580F.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Type of drive | rear |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 650 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF WS |
| Oil capacity, liter | 11.7 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.0 |
| Maintenance | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios Toyota AL80E
Using a 2024 Toyota Tacoma with a 2.4 liter turbocharged engine as an example:
| Main | 3.583 |
| 1st | 4.413 |
| 2nd | 2.808 |
| 3rd | 1.950 |
| 4th | 1.511 |
| 5th | 1.274 |
| 6th | 1.000 |
| 7th | 0.793 |
| 8th | 0.652 |
| Reverse | 3.646 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota 4Runner 6 (N500) since 2024;
- Toyota Tacoma 4 (N400) since 2023.
Disadvantages of the Toyota AL80E gearbox
- This gearbox appeared too recently for detailed failure statistics to have been collected;
- In the first year there were many complaints about jerking, but firmware updates solved them;
- There was also a recall campaign in the USA to replace oil contaminated with metal shavings;
- But the main problem is early engagement of the torque converter lockup;
- Because of this the oil gets dirty quickly and it needs to be changed as often as possible.
Frequently asked questions about the Toyota AL80E
What type of transmission is the Toyota AL80E?
The Toyota AL80E is an 8-speed automatic transmission for rear-wheel drive cars.
How much torque can the Toyota AL80E handle?
The Toyota AL80E is designed for torque up to 650 Nm and engines up to 3.5 liters.
How much oil does the Toyota AL80E take and which one?
The Toyota AL80E takes 11.7 liters of oil (4.0 liters for a partial change). Recommended oil: Toyota ATF WS.
How often should the Toyota AL80E be serviced?
Recommended service interval: every 50 000 km.
How long does the Toyota AL80E last?
With proper maintenance, the Toyota AL80E typically lasts about 250 000 km.
What are the gear ratios of the Toyota AL80E?
Using a 2024 Toyota Tacoma with a 2.4 liter turbocharged engine as an example: final drive 3.583, 1st 4.413, 2nd 2.808, 3rd 1.950, 4th 1.511, 5th 1.274, 6th 1.000, 7th 0.793, 8th 0.652, reverse 3.646.
What cars was the Toyota AL80E installed on?
Toyota 4Runner 6 (N500) since 2024; Toyota Tacoma 4 (N400) since 2023.
What are the common problems of the Toyota AL80E?
This gearbox appeared too recently for detailed failure statistics to have been collected. In the first year there were many complaints about jerking, but firmware updates solved them. All known problems.
