Toyota Yaris (III) 1.4 D-4D: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.4 D-4D in the Toyota Yaris (III)

Period mentioned

2011–2020

Symptoms

Blue smoke and oil consumption (over 0.5 l per 1,000 km); Loss of power (up to 31/01/2013); Oil level rises and the particulate filter clogs; Hard starting and knocking from ice forming in the intercooler (up to 28/01/2014); Engine warning light on (up to May 2018); Oil leak (up to February 2016)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Blue smoke and oil consumption (over 0.5 l per 1,000 km): Engine control unit reprogramming, or even piston rings and pistons or the block. 2) Loss of power (up to 31/01/2013): Turbo. 3) Oil level rises and the particulate filter clogs: Injectors, EGR valve, particulate filter or even the engine. 4) Hard starting and knocking from ice forming in the intercooler (up to 28/01/2014): Engine to be replaced. 5) Engine warning light on (up to May 2018): EGR valve. 6) Oil leak (up to February 2016): Rocker cover gasket.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

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