KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota
Toyota Yaris (III) 1.0 / 1.33 / 1.5 VVT-i common problems.
2011–2020 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
6 known faults with sources
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 entryToyota 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 entryToyota 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 entryToyota 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 entryToyota 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 entryToyota 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.