KNOWN FAULT · Toyota

Head gasket, cracks and EGR on the Verso and Avensis III diesels

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Engine / equipment: 2.0 D-4D (1AD), 2.2 D-4D and D-CAT (2AD) and the BMW-sourced 1.6 D-4D: Toyota Verso and Avensis III
Period mentioned: 2009–2018
Symptoms: Coolant loss, overheating or white smoke (gasket or head); on the 1.6 D-4D, hesitation, loss of power or the engine stopping.
Possible cause described: The German guide lists head-gasket failures on the 2.0 D-4D and hairline cracks in the head of the 2.2 D-4D and D-CAT, plus the D-CAT fifth injector; Toyota ran a service campaign and the failures were solved by late 2011. On the 1.6 D-4D built from January 2014 to January 2015, EGR condensation could reach the throttle body (recall).
Check for the garage: Combustion-gas test on the coolant and check oil consumption; ask Toyota by VIN whether the campaign was done. On the 1.6 D-4D, check the EGR recall.
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.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Combustion-gas test on the coolant and check oil consumption; ask Toyota by VIN whether the campaign was done. On the 1.6 D-4D, check the EGR recall.

What are the symptoms?

Coolant loss, overheating or white smoke (gasket or head); on the 1.6 D-4D, hesitation, loss of power or the engine stopping.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Toyota
Engine / equipment: 2.0 D-4D (1AD), 2.2 D-4D and D-CAT (2AD) and the BMW-sourced 1.6 D-4D: Toyota Verso and Avensis III
Period mentioned: 2009–2018

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