Water pump leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€200–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Yaris III
2011–2020 · Toyota Yaris 3
5
engines covered
11
known faults
264,898
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
19
official recalls
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The Toyota Yaris III was built from 2011 to 2020.
For this generation we cover 5 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT judder / belt noise: it usually appears at 100,000–180,000 km and costs €300–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (10.7 %), suspension (4.7 %), tyres and wheels (4.6 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · API SL/SN · ~3.2 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.5 Hybrid (Toyota 1NZ-FXE / M15A) | Hybrid | Chain | 0W-20 / 0W-16 · API SN · ~3.7 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 |
Faults by engine
1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108)
Exhaust manifold / catalyst crack
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Blowing noise, emissions fail
Fix: Replace manifold
€300–700
Clutch wear (city use)
usually 60,000–120,000 km · Wear part
Signs: High bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€400–700
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
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
1.5 Hybrid (Toyota 1NZ-FXE / M15A)
Hybrid battery ageing
usually 200,000–350,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Fuel use up, hybrid warning
Fix: Recondition or replace
€1,200–3,000
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
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 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) 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: 264,898 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.8 % | 3.0 % | 5.0 % | 6.9 % | 8.0 % | 8.6 % |
| Suspension | 1.5 % | 4.7 % | 7.6 % | 9.6 % | 11.6 % | 11.3 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 1.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.7 % | 4.6 % | 6.2 % | 7.2 % | 7.5 % | 7.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.0 % | 10.7 % | 17.8 % | 22.0 % | 23.3 % | 25.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.1 % | 1.8 % | 2.5 % | 2.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.8 % | 1.8 % | 2.9 % | 4.3 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 106 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (19). 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.
- Suspension / axles Due to an improper programming of hybrid system vehicle might not enter a failsafe driving mode.14/11/2022 · R/2022/287
- Electronics / software The initialization of the radar sensor may not have been completed correctly18/04/2022 · R/2022/055
- Electronics / software The emergency calling system (eCall) may not function when required15/11/2021 · R/2021/315
- Electronics / software Due to an inappropriate software the skid control ECU may not complete all its processing tasks14/06/2021 · R/2021/181
- Seat belt There is a possibility that the centre rear seat belt may be damaged by a sharp edge of the bracket25/01/2021 · R/2020/376
- Lights It may not be possible to switch headlights from high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam20/10/2020 · R/2020/254
- Fuel system The resin spacers could be deformed by heat causing the engine cylinder head bolts to become loose02/03/2020 · R/2020/024
- Other A transistor to the circuit board in the DC-DC convertor could be inadequate04/11/2019 · R/2019/201
The other recalls (11) 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