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
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Urban Cruiser
2009–2014
2
engines covered
8
known faults
3,861
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
5
official recalls
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The Toyota Urban Cruiser was built from 2009 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 8 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (piston rings): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €800–3,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (15.1 %), brakes (10.6 %), suspension (6.1 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, steering, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 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 |
Faults by engine
1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)
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
1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)
Water pump leak
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant weep, pink crust
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
Oil consumption (early 1ZR / 2ZR)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2007–2011 only
Signs: Topping up between services
Fix: Monitor; rings
€800–2,500
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
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| 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 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: 3,861 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.6 % | 10.6 % | 13.7 % | 12.9 % |
| Suspension | 3.2 % | 6.1 % | 9.3 % | 10.5 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.8 % | 0.6 % | 0.7 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.4 % | 4.4 % | 4.0 % | 5.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.5 % | 15.1 % | 18.7 % | 24.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.9 % | 3.0 % | 4.3 % | 6.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.6 % | 4.5 % | 5.6 % | 7.8 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 2,323 cars.
| age (years) | 12–14 | 15–19 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.7 % | 8.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.3 % | 1.5 % |
| Steering | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 13.4 % | 13.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 26.0 % | 29.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.6 % | 3.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 14,987, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)1.4 (1,364 cm³) · Diesel | 36.4 % | 2010–2014 | — | — |
| 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)1.3 (1,329 cm³) · Petrol | 28.1 % | 2010–2013 | — | — |
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)1.4 (1,364 cm³) · 66 kW (90 hp) · Diesel | 25.1 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
| 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)1.3 (1,329 cm³) · 73 kW (99 hp) · Petrol | 6.9 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
| 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)1.3 (1,329 cm³) · 74 kW (101 hp) · Petrol | 2.0 % | 2011–2014 | — | — |
| PetrolPetrol | 1.4 % | 2010–2012 | — | — |
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.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (5). 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.
- Airbag Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying04/11/2019 · R/2019/333
- Fire risk Risk of fire01/12/2015 · R/2015/206
- Fire risk Risk of fire07/01/2015 · R/2014/160
- Steering Steering column may become unsecured22/04/2014 · R/2014/049
- Suspension / axles Seat rail mechanism could fail22/04/2014 · R/2014/050
Common questions
Does the Toyota Urban Cruiser have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV): chain; 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR): chain.
What are the known problems with the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (piston rings) (100,000–200,000 km, €800–3,000); oil consumption (early 1ZR / 2ZR) (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,500); DPF / EGR (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Toyota Urban Cruiser most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (15.1 %), brakes (10.6 %), suspension (6.1 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, steering, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion.
What should you check when buying a used Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (5 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: topping up often, blue smoke; topping up between services. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Toyota Yaris III 2011–2020Toyota Avensis (T27) 2009–2018Toyota Auris II 2012–2018Toyota Yaris II 2005–2011MINI Hatch (R56) 2006–2013Toyota Auris I 2006–2012Toyota Corolla (E150) 2006–2013Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018
Other Toyota models
Toyota Land Cruiser 2009–Toyota Prius III 2009–2015Toyota Verso 2009–2018Toyota Verso-S 2010–2015Toyota Aygo I 2005–2014Toyota Corolla (E170) 2013–2019Toyota Hilux (2005–2015) 2005–2015Toyota Proace I 2013–2016Toyota RAV4 (XA30) 2005–2012Toyota Aygo II 2014–2022
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