Lights, brakes and recalls on the Toyota Verso (AR20)

Engine / equipment

Toyota Verso (AR20), Valvematic petrol and diesel

Period mentioned

2009–2018

Symptoms

Lights that often fail the roadworthiness test (re-test needed), worn brake discs, faulty parking brake and a rusty exhaust.

Possible cause described

The German guide rates the 1.6 / 1.8 Valvematic petrols as durable (the chain lasts a lifetime and oil consumption is hardly heard of); the diesels have their own sheet. Recalls: accelerator pedal (2/2009–1/2010), passenger airbag (up to 2010), power-steering unit failing from moisture (8/2010–7/2011), under-torqued steering-wheel nut (5–8/2013), leaking fuel filter with fire risk (model year 2014) and the diesel EGR (2015–2018).

Check for the garage

Check outstanding recalls by VIN (manufacturer, KBA or ADAC website) and have a garage inspect the points listed before buying or before the roadworthiness test.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database