Petrol · 2012–2018
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All about the Toyota Auris 2All about the 1.0 / 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A) engine
The 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A) engine was fitted to the Toyota Auris 2 (2012–2018). In the EU that is 11.3 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.2 116 hp, 1.2.
The most expensive known risk is brake lines corrode on cars over about 12 years: it usually appears at 120,000–300,000 km and costs €150–500 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: Frequent topping up (0.5-1 L per 1,000 km in bad cases), hard starting, sometimes code P1604
Fix: Measure consumption over 1,000-2,000 km; only new piston rings (revised parts) cure it, which is often uneconomic; use 0W-20 / 5W-30, not thick oil, with short change intervals
Signs: Engine light, power loss, misfire codes P0300-P0304; on cars with start-stop it can come on suddenly
Fix: Read the coil production numbers and replace coils numbered before 8208; update the engine software
Signs: Fuel smell, fuel leak at the pump on top of the engine; fire risk
Fix: Have a Toyota dealer check by VIN whether recall 23SD-108 was done; the pump is inspected and replaced free if needed
Signs: Rattling noise from the engine bay, sometimes code P0243
Fix: Fit the revised vacuum line with a retaining clip; replace the boost control valve if it is faulty
Signs: Rough idle, hesitation, engine light with EGR codes
Fix: Check the EGR valve in live data; clean it, replace if it still sticks
Signs: Coolant level drops, pink or coloured crust around the pump, rising temperature
Fix: Replace the water pump and gasket, refill with Toyota-type coolant and bleed
Signs: Rust ring or grooves on the discs (check the inner face), grinding or weak braking; often noted at the roadworthiness test.
Fix: Replace discs and pads per axle, service the caliper slides, and brake firmly now and then so the discs stay clean.
Signs: Bulb out or misaligned headlight at the test; droplets or condensation inside the tail lights, sometimes water in the boot.
Fix: Replace bulbs and adjust the aim; reseal the tail light gasket, or replace the lamp unit if the circuit board has corroded.
Signs: Rusty brake lines found on a lift or at the test; possibly fluid seepage.
Fix: Replace the corroded line sections and protect the underbody.
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
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 2 with the 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol1,197 cm³ · 85 kW (116 hp) | 6.4 % | 2015–2018 | 133 g/km | — |
| 1.2 Petrol1,197 cm³ | 1.9 % | 2015–2017 | 114 g/km | — |
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 (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.
The faults with the highest risk: brake lines corrode on cars over about 12 years (120,000–300,000 km, €150–500); brake discs rust and show poor contact pattern, mainly rear (30,000–150,000 km, €150–350).
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0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.3–4.2 L · every 15,000 km.
1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE)1.6d / 2.0d (BMW N47)2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD)
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