KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota

Known faults for the Toyota Verso.

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 Valvematic (Petrol) · 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D (Diesel) · 1.6 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.

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

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.

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

Applies if: Only the EGR recall: built from January 2014 to January 2015.

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.