Water pump leak
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant weep, pink crust
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)
Petrol · 1,329 / 1,598 / 1,798 / 1,987 cm³ · 73–112 kW
13
model generations
3
known faults
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 13 model generations, among them: Toyota Yaris III, Toyota Avensis (T27), Toyota Corolla (E210), Toyota Auris II, Toyota Yaris II, Toyota Auris I and 7 more.
The most expensive known risk is oil consumption (early 1ZR / 2ZR): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €800–2,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,329 / 1,598 / 1,798 / 1,987 cm³ |
| Power | 73–112 kW |
| Years | 2007–2019 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 1NR-FE, 1ZR-FE, 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FE, 2ZR-FAE, 3ZR-FAE, 3ZR-FE |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Oil consumption (early 1ZR / 2ZR)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2007–2011 only
Signs: Topping up between services
Fix: Monitor; rings
€800–2,500
Valvematic motor (FAE engines)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE, 3ZR-FAE
Signs: Engine light, rough idle
Fix: Replace Valvematic actuator
€400–900
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Toyota Yaris III as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Toyota Auris I 2006–2012Toyota Auris II 2012–2018Toyota Avensis (T27) 2009–2018Toyota Corolla (E150) 2006–2013Toyota Corolla (E170) 2013–2019Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019–Toyota RAV4 (XA30) 2005–2012Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018Toyota Urban Cruiser 2009–2014Toyota Verso 2009–2018Toyota Verso-S 2010–2015Toyota Yaris II 2005–2011Toyota Yaris III 2011–2020
Common questions
Does the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine take?
0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (early 1ZR / 2ZR) (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,500); water pump leak (100,000–180,000 km, €250–450).
Which cars have the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine?
Toyota Yaris III, Toyota Avensis (T27), Toyota Corolla (E210), Toyota Auris II, Toyota Yaris II, Toyota Auris I and 7 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026