Injector failure / washer leak
usually 100,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knocking, black smoke, soot around injectors
Fix: Replace injectors and washers
€1,200–3,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (Toyota 1KD / 2KD — Hilux, Land Cruiser)
Diesel · 2,494 / 2,982 cm³ · 65–140 kW
3
model generations
2
known faults
20,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 3 model generations, among them: Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Land Cruiser (J120), Toyota Hilux (2005–2015).
The most expensive known risk is piston damage (2005–2009): it usually appears at 150,000–300,000 km and costs €2,500–6,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,494 / 2,982 cm³ |
| Power | 65–140 kW |
| Years | 2001–2016 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 10W-30 · ACEA B4 / C2 · ~6.7–7.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV |
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.
Piston damage (2005–2009)
usually 150,000–300,000 km · High risk
model years 2005–2009 only
Signs: Oil consumption, smoke, knock
Fix: Engine repair
€2,500–6,000
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Toyota Land Cruiser (J120) 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 |
| 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 belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Toyota Hilux (2005–2015) 2005–2015Toyota Land Cruiser 2009–Toyota Land Cruiser (J120) 2002–2009
Common questions
Does the 2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (Toyota 1KD / 2KD — Hilux, Land Cruiser) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo.
What oil does the 2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (Toyota 1KD / 2KD — Hilux, Land Cruiser) engine take?
5W-30 / 10W-30 · ACEA B4 / C2 · ~6.7–7.5 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (Toyota 1KD / 2KD — Hilux, Land Cruiser) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: piston damage (2005–2009) (150,000–300,000 km, €2,500–6,000); injector failure / washer leak (100,000–250,000 km, €1,200–3,000).
Which cars have the 2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (Toyota 1KD / 2KD — Hilux, Land Cruiser) engine?
Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Land Cruiser (J120), Toyota Hilux (2005–2015).
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