KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota
Toyota Auris (II) 1.8 Hybrid common problems.
2012–2018 · Hybrid
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
8 known faults with sources
Applies if: Toyota USA tech tip for all its models: it applies if the judder began after wheels, pads or discs were removed or changed.
Brake judder from wheel nuts over-tightened or tightened unevenly (Toyota tech tip)Brakes
- Engine / equipment
- Any Toyota: it depends on how the wheels are tightened
- Period mentioned
- 2016 tech tip for all its models
- Symptoms
- Vibration in the steering wheel and the pedal when braking, even gently and at any speed, often shortly after wheels, pads or discs were changed.
- Possible cause described
- Toyota points out in a tech tip that if the wheel nuts are over-tightened or tightened unevenly (a single one is enough), the brake disc is left with runout and brake judder appears. It happens above all when they are run fully home with an impact gun instead of a torque wrench in a star pattern.
- Check for the garage
- Ask the garage to loosen and re-tighten the nuts with a torque wrench, to the manual's torque and in a star pattern, and to measure whether the discs have been left warped; if so, they will need skimming or replacing.
- 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
Toyota tech tip T-TT-0424-16 (NHTSA no. 10132884): brake vibration, the importance of lug nut torque
View full entryApplies if: The documented cases are 2010–2015 cars.
Clogged EGR and head gasket on the 1.8 hybrid (2ZR-FXE)Engine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.8 hybrid (2ZR-FXE): Prius III, Prius+ and Auris hybrid
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2010–2015
- Symptoms
- Knocking or rattling on cold start, misfires (P0301–P0304), coolant loss and, eventually, a damaged head gasket.
- Possible cause described
- The EGR cooler and passages clog with soot; uneven gas distribution causes knock and misfires that end up damaging the head gasket. Toyota issued a technical bulletin (T-SB-0116-15) for the 2010–2015 Prius.
- Check for the garage
- Read the misfire codes, watch the coolant level and clean the EGR cooler, valve and manifold preventively; if coolant is lost with no visible leak, run a combustion-gas 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
View full entryApplies if: The Toyota USA bulletin does not list this model, but its hybrid battery is also cooled with cabin air through a filter.
Clogged hybrid battery cooling fan and filterHigh-voltage battery
- Engine / equipment
- Hybrid battery cooled with cabin air (intake next to the rear seat): Prius, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, C-HR, RAV4, Camry and others
- Period mentioned
- 2003 onwards
- Symptoms
- Hybrid battery cooling maintenance message, warning light with codes P0A80 or P0A7F, a noisy fan and less electric assistance; if ignored, the battery ages faster.
- Possible cause described
- Dust, pet hair or dirt block the filter and fan that cool the battery; so do objects covering the intake. Toyota USA issued bulletin T-SB-0074-20 (2003–2020 Prius and Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4 and Mirai hybrids up to 2020) and recommends cleaning the filter every 5,000 miles (about 8,000 km).
- Check for the garage
- Clean or replace the filter and clean the fan before condemning the battery; keep the intake grille clear. At the garage, read the codes and, if needed, install the software Toyota specifies.
- 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
Toyota technical bulletin T-SB-0074-20 (NHTSA): P0A80/P0A7F due to dust in the battery cooling fan and filterToyota tech tip T-TT-0432-17 (NHTSA): HV battery cooling filter maintenanceTustin Toyota: how often to inspect the hybrid battery air filter
View full entryApplies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Clutch, rear brakes and tail lights on the Auris IIKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Auris II (petrol, hybrid and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2018
- Symptoms
- A manual clutch that wears quickly, rear discs rusted by little use of the rear brake and tail lights with water droplets; on hybrids, the battery and voltage converter should be checked before buying.
- Possible cause described
- Points collected by the German guide; it cites no recalls for this generation.
- Check for the garage
- Test the clutch; check rear discs and tail lights; on hybrids, read the battery condition.
- 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
View full entryToyota Auris (II) 1.8 Hybrid: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.8 Hybrid in the Toyota Auris (II)
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2018
- Symptoms
- Excessive oil consumption in heavy city use (up to 07/11/2013); Battery overheating (heavy city use) (up to March 2014)
- 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) Excessive oil consumption in heavy city use (up to 07/11/2013): Piston rings and pistons. 2) Battery overheating (heavy city use) (up to March 2014): Battery cooling fan cleaning.
- 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
View full entryToyota Auris (II): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Auris (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2018
- Symptoms
- 6-speed manual gearbox noise (up to 01/09/2013); Clutch squeak on the 1.6 VVT-i (up to March 2014); Hard to engage 1st (6-speed manual)
- 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) 6-speed manual gearbox noise (up to 01/09/2013): Differential, output shaft and input shaft bearing. 2) Clutch squeak on the 1.6 VVT-i (up to March 2014): Clutch disc and pressure plate. 3) Hard to engage 1st (6-speed manual): Gear and clutch.
- 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
View full entryToyota Auris (II): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Auris (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2018
- Symptoms
- Knocks from the front axle (up to February 2015); Rear axle noise (up to October 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) Knocks from the front axle (up to February 2015): Suspension mount. 2) Rear axle noise (up to October 2016): Axle, discs and pads.
- 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
View full entryToyota Auris (II): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Auris (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2018
- Symptoms
- Ignition key hard to turn (up to 22/01/2016)
- 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) Ignition key hard to turn (up to 22/01/2016): Ignition switch to be replaced.
- 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.