KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota
Known faults for the Toyota Yaris (III).
2011–2020 · Petrol / Hybrid / Diesel
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10 known faults with sources
Engines: 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i (Petrol)
Applies if: Only the 1.33 Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE).
Oil consumption on the 1.33 Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE)Engine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.33 Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE): Yaris, iQ, Urban Cruiser, Auris and Verso-S
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2008–2013
- Symptoms
- The oil level drops between services (more than half a litre per 1,000 km and up to a litre or more), usually from 150,000–200,000 km; bluish smoke.
- Possible cause described
- Owner forums blame low-friction piston rings that do not scrape the oil well; the fix was revised pistons and rings. The German Yaris II guide says it was only fully fixed in the next model.
- Check for the garage
- Check the history for oil top-ups or replaced pistons; measure consumption between two changes and check the spark plugs.
- 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
Gebrauchtwagenberater: Toyota 1.33 1NR-FE, typical problemsGebrauchtwagenberater: Toyota Yaris II (XP9), typical problemsToyota Owners Club (forum): was the 1.33 1NR-FE oil usage issue fixed after 2013?
View full entryEngines: 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i (Petrol)
Toyota Yaris (III) 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i in the Toyota Yaris (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2020
- Symptoms
- [1.0 VVT-i] Engine knocking (up to 10/01/2014); [1.0 VVT-i] Engine warning light on; [1.33 VVT-i] Will not start and excessive oil consumption (up to 04/02/2013), or even a scraping noise from the engine (up to 28/01/2014); [1.33 VVT-i] Timing noise at idle when cold
- 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) [1.0 VVT-i] Engine knocking (up to 10/01/2014): Pistons and connecting rods. 2) [1.0 VVT-i] Engine warning light on: Camshaft oil control valve (up to November 2015) or oxygen sensor (up to December 2015). 3) [1.33 VVT-i] Will not start and excessive oil consumption (up to 04/02/2013), or even a scraping noise from the engine (up to 28/01/2014): Gudgeon pin and piston rings, oil jet (piston cooling) and rocker cover. 4) [1.33 VVT-i] Timing noise at idle when cold: Tensioner and chain.
- 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 entryEngines: 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i (Petrol) · 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid) · 1.4 D-4D (Diesel)
Toyota Yaris (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Yaris (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2020
- Symptoms
- MM-T 6 automated gearbox light on and gears will not engage on the 1.4 D-4D (up to May 2012); Hard gear changes (up to June 2013); Clutch pedal sticks and leaks on the 1.4 D-4D (up to June 2024); Hard to engage 4th, 5th and 6th; Abnormal noise from the 6-speed manual (up to 01/09/2013); Clutch squeak and hard gear changes on the 1.0 with the 5-speed manual (up to December 2016); 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) MM-T 6 automated gearbox light on and gears will not engage on the 1.4 D-4D (up to May 2012): Actuator. 2) Hard gear changes (up to June 2013): Clutch cover and fork. 3) Clutch pedal sticks and leaks on the 1.4 D-4D (up to June 2024): Clutch master cylinder. 4) Hard to engage 4th, 5th and 6th: Clutch hub and synchroniser. 5) Abnormal noise from the 6-speed manual (up to 01/09/2013): Output shaft and differential housing. 6) Clutch squeak and hard gear changes on the 1.0 with the 5-speed manual (up to December 2016): Release bearing and fork. 7) 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 entryEngines: 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i (Petrol) · 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid) · 1.4 D-4D (Diesel)
Toyota Yaris (III): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Yaris (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2020
- Symptoms
- Brake fluid leak (up to June 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) Brake fluid leak (up to June 2014): Brake master cylinder.
- 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 entryEngines: 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i (Petrol) · 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid) · 1.4 D-4D (Diesel)
Toyota Yaris (III): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Yaris (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2020
- Symptoms
- Airbag light on intermittently; Ignition key hard to turn (from May 2014 to September 2018)
- 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) Airbag light on intermittently: Part to be replaced. 2) Ignition key hard to turn (from May 2014 to September 2018): Steering lock 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.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i (Petrol) · 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid) · 1.4 D-4D (Diesel)
Toyota Yaris (III): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota Yaris (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2020
- Symptoms
- Boot hard to close (up to July 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) Boot hard to close (up to July 2014): Tailgate seal.
- 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 entryEngines: 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Applies 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 entryEngines: 1.5 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Toyota Yaris (III) 1.5 Hybrid: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 Hybrid in the Toyota Yaris (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2020
- Symptoms
- Ready mode unavailable in very low temperatures (up to 21/02/2017); White smoke, abnormal noise and overheating (until the end of production)
- 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) Ready mode unavailable in very low temperatures (up to 21/02/2017): Battery junction block. 2) White smoke, abnormal noise and overheating (until the end of production): Cylinder head gasket (very rare cases).
- 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 entryEngines: 1.4 D-4D (Diesel)
Injectors, dual-mass flywheel and oil consumption on the 1.4 D-4D (1ND-TV)Injection / turbo
- Engine / equipment
- 1.4 D-4D (1ND-TV): Yaris, Yaris Verso, iQ, Urban Cruiser, Corolla, Auris and Verso-S
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2001–2018
- Symptoms
- Hard starting, rough idle, smoke and loss of power; noise or vibration from the flywheel when starting and releasing the clutch; oil consumption.
- Possible cause described
- Soot builds up in the injectors and EGR valve, especially with many short trips. The dual-mass flywheel wears and, in the worst case, damages the gearbox. Failures of the rail pressure regulator and oil consumption through the turbo or crankcase ventilation are also reported.
- Check for the garage
- Read the codes, run an injector back-leak test and check the EGR. Listen to the flywheel at idle with the clutch released. Measure oil consumption.
- Cost cited in the source
- Approx. €1,000–1,600 for dual-mass flywheel and clutch (German guide).A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Gebrauchtwagenberater: Toyota Yaris II (XP9), typical problemsGebrauchtwagenberater: Toyota Yaris I (XP1), typical problemsMyMotorList: Toyota 1ND-TV engine
View full entryEngines: 1.4 D-4D (Diesel)
Toyota Yaris (III) 1.4 D-4D: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- 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
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-iPetrol
- 1.5 HybridHybrid
- 1.4 D-4DDiesel