12V auxiliary battery weak
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Car won't go 'Ready' after standing
Fix: Replace 12V battery
€150–300
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR)
Hybrid · 1,987 / 2,487 / 2,494 cm³ · 107–160 kW
13
model generations
2
known faults
1,388,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Hybrid. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 13 model generations, among them: Toyota RAV4 (XA50), Toyota C-HR, Toyota Corolla (E210), Lexus NX, Lexus UX, Toyota RAV4 (XA40) and 7 more.
The most expensive known risk is hybrid battery ageing: it usually appears at 250,000–350,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,987 / 2,487 / 2,494 cm³ |
| Power | 107–160 kW |
| Years | 2015–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-16 / 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | M20A-FXS, A25A-FXS, 2AR-FXE |
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.
Hybrid battery ageing
usually 250,000–350,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Reduced EV assist
Fix: Recondition or replace
€1,500–3,500
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Toyota Corolla (E210) 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.
Lexus ES (XZ10) 2018–Lexus GS (L10) 2012–2020Lexus IS (XE30) 2013–Lexus NX 2014–Lexus RC 2014–Lexus RX 2003–Lexus UX 2018–Toyota C-HR 2016–Toyota Camry (XV70) 2019–Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019–Toyota Prius (2023+) 2023–Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2018–
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR) engine take?
0W-16 / 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: hybrid battery ageing (250,000–350,000 km, €1,500–3,500).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR) engine?
Toyota RAV4 (XA50), Toyota C-HR, Toyota Corolla (E210), Lexus NX, Lexus UX, Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 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). 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