KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota

Known faults for the Toyota Avensis (III).

2009–2018 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Valvematic (Petrol) · 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D (Diesel) · 1.6 / 2.0 D-4D (BMW) (Diesel)

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Underbody rust, EGR, 2.0 diesel turbo and clutch on the Avensis IIIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Toyota Avensis III (Valvematic and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2009–2018
Symptoms: Thin underbody protection with rust spots; dirty EGR (weak power, jerks); on the 2.0 diesel, exhaust gas in the engine bay from loose turbo bolts and a leaking low-pressure fuel line; brakes and clutch that wear early; battery, starter and alternator with mileage.
Possible cause described: Points collected by the German guide; Toyota sometimes replaces the whole turbo as goodwill.
Check for the garage: Check the underbody and its protection; on diesels, exhaust smell and turbo bolts; test the clutch.
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.

Engines: 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D (Diesel)

Applies if: Same engines as the Verso; failures are concentrated in engines built before late 2011.

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

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.