Petrol · 2006–2012
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All about the Toyota Auris 1All about the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine
The 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine was fitted to the Toyota Auris 1 (2006–2012). In the EU that is 60.2 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.6, 1.8 99 hp, 1.8, 1.3, 1.6 132 hp, 1.3 99 hp.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain stretch at high mileage: it usually appears at 130,000–250,000 km and costs €500–1,100 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Coolant level drops, pink crust or wet spot under the pump, whine from the accessory side; ignored it can overheat the engine
Fix: Replace the water pump and refill with Toyota long-life coolant; check the coolant level at every oil change
Signs: Oil needs topping up between services (often 0.3 L/1000 km or more), blue smoke after idling, carbon deposits and misfires
Fix: Measure consumption over 1000 km; try a decarbonising treatment and correct-spec oil first, replace pistons/rings only if consumption is high
Signs: Knock or rattle lasting about a second right after a cold start, then quiet
Fix: Replace the intake camshaft timing gear (VVT-i actuator); check the chain and tensioner at the same time
Signs: Rattle from the chain side, timing correlation fault codes
Fix: Replace chain, tensioner, guides and, if worn, the VVT gears together
Signs: Engine light, Valvematic fault codes, rough idle or limp mode, rarely the engine stalls
Fix: Read the codes, check wiring and the Valvematic control unit; replace the actuator or control unit if faulty
Signs: Hunting or uneven idle, occasional stalling, mostly on gently driven cars
Fix: Clean the throttle body and intake, then run the idle relearn
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Jerky shifts, 'gearbox fault', won't select a gear
Fix: Recalibrate; actuator or clutch replacement
Signs: Hybrid system warning and code P0A93, no coolant movement in the inverter reservoir with the car on, reduced power
Fix: Replace the inverter coolant pump and bleed the inverter cooling circuit; stop driving if the warning appears to avoid an overheated inverter
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Toyota Auris 1 with the 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ | 15.0 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 1.8 Petrol1,798 cm³ · 73 kW (99 hp) | 14.1 % | 2011–2011 | — | — |
| 1.8 Petrol1,798 cm³ | 10.5 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 1.3 Petrol1,329 cm³ | 9.4 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ · 97 kW (132 hp) | 7.5 % | 2011–2011 | — | — |
| 1.3 Petrol1,329 cm³ · 73 kW (99 hp) | 3.7 % | 2011–2011 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (13). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch at high mileage (130,000–250,000 km, €500–1,100); water pump leak or whine (50,000–160,000 km, €200–450).
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0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026