Water pump leak
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant weep, pink crust
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Auris II
2012–2018 · Toyota Auris 2
6
engines covered
16
known faults
100,722
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
15
official recalls
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The Toyota Auris II was built from 2012 to 2018.
For this generation we cover 6 engines and 16 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Timing chain at rear of engine: it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €1,800–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (10.2 %), tyres and wheels (5.2 %), brakes (3.3 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.3–4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6d / 2.0d (BMW N47) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · BMW LL-04 · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE) | Hybrid | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN / ILSAC GF-5 · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)
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
1.0 / 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A)
Water pump
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant weep
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2008–2014 only
Signs: Topping up often, blue smoke
Fix: Monitor; engine repair
€800–3,000
Injectors / seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,200
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2008–2018 only
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
1.6d / 2.0d (BMW N47)
Timing chain at rear of engine
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whirring or rattle from gearbox end at idle
Fix: Act immediately: gearbox-out repair
€1,800–3,500
Swirl flaps
usually 120,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Can break off into the engine
Fix: Replace or blank off
€200–500
EGR cooler / valve
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss, EGR codes
Fix: Replace EGR components
€400–1,100
2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD)
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
1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE)
EGR cooler clogging → head gasket
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle on start, coolant loss (esp. 2010–2015)
Fix: Clean EGR proactively at ~150,000 km
€300–3,000
Inverter coolant pump
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Hybrid system warning
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Hybrid battery ageing
usually 250,000–350,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Fuel economy drops, battery warning
Fix: Recondition or replace
€1,500–3,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Multidrive S (CVT)
CVT judder / belt noise
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whine, judder under load
Fix: Fluid change or rebuild
€300–3,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| 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 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 100,722 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.0 % | 3.3 % | 5.5 % | 6.3 % | 5.7 % | 6.4 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 1.9 % | 3.6 % | 5.3 % | 6.9 % | 9.3 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.0 % | 1.2 % | 2.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.8 % | 5.2 % | 6.2 % | 7.1 % | 6.1 % | 7.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 6.7 % | 10.2 % | 14.6 % | 17.3 % | 17.0 % | 15.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 0.7 % | 0.8 % | 1.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 1.3 % | 1.5 % | 1.6 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (15). 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.
- Fuel system High-Pressure Fuel Pump replacement on multiple models20/01/2025 · R/2024/514
- Fire risk Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.20/11/2023 · R/2023/298
- Fuel system The inside of the high pressure fuel pump may be worn or damaged over time during operation28/06/2021 · R/2021/185
- Cooling There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak31/05/2021 · R/2021/104
- Other Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power27/07/2020 · R/2020/190
- Airbag Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying04/11/2019 · R/2019/333
- Engine / loss of power Incorrect tightening torque was possibly applied during previous injector removal or replacement25/02/2019 · R/2018/378
- Fuel system A potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank21/01/2019 · R/2018/340
The other recalls (7) are listed in the app.
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. 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 07/10/2026