Head gasket failure / oil consumption
usually 100,000–220,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2011 only
Signs: Coolant loss, white smoke, oil use — Toyota extended cover on many 2006–2009 engines
Fix: Head gasket / engine repair
€1,500–5,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD)
Diesel · 1,998 / 2,231 cm³ · 91–130 kW
12
model generations
3
known faults
235,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 12 model generations, among them: Toyota RAV4 (XA40), Toyota RAV4 (XA30), Toyota Avensis (T27), Toyota Verso, Toyota Auris I, Toyota Auris II and 6 more.
The most expensive known risk is head gasket failure / oil consumption: it usually appears at 100,000–220,000 km and costs €1,500–5,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,998 / 2,231 cm³ |
| Power | 91–130 kW |
| Years | 2005–2018 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV |
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.
EGR valve / intake carbon
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss, rough running
Fix: Clean EGR and intake
€300–900
DPF / fifth injector (D-CAT)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: 2AD-FHV
Signs: DPF light, failed regeneration
Fix: Replace injector, clean DPF
€300–1,500
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Toyota Avensis (T27) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| 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.
Lexus IS (XE20) 2005–2013Toyota Auris I 2006–2012Toyota Auris II 2012–2018Toyota Avensis (T25) 2003–2008Toyota Avensis (T27) 2009–2018Toyota Corolla (E150) 2006–2013Toyota Corolla (E170) 2013–2019Toyota Corolla Verso 2004–2009Toyota RAV4 (XA20) 2000–2005Toyota RAV4 (XA30) 2005–2012Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018Toyota Verso 2009–2018
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: head gasket failure / oil consumption (100,000–220,000 km, €1,500–5,000); DPF / fifth injector (D-CAT) (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500); EGR valve / intake carbon (100,000–200,000 km, €300–900).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD) engine?
Toyota RAV4 (XA40), Toyota RAV4 (XA30), Toyota Avensis (T27), Toyota Verso, Toyota Auris I, Toyota Auris II and 6 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). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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