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Reliability and problems of Toyota cars

We have documented 24 engines across 48 generations of 27 models from Toyota. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi and the 2.0/2.2 D-4D. The lowest-risk one is the Toyota bZ4X (low risk).

5.9 out of 10Average rating of its 26 models with solid evidence: ranked 19 of 32 makes. See the make ranking

143 recalls and campaigns documented in 41 models. See the Toyota recalls

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The Toyota engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.2 PureTechToyota ProAce CityMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
  2. 21.5 BlueHDiToyota ProAce CityMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
  3. 32.0/2.2 D-4DToyota Auris I, Auris II, Avensis T25, Avensis T27, Corolla Verso, RAV4 III, RAV4 IV and VersoMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
  4. 41.6 HDiToyota ProAce IIMost serious fault:High severity71High risk
  5. 52.5 / 3.0 D-4D (KD)Toyota Fortuner I, Hilux VII, Land Cruiser J120 and Land Cruiser J150Most serious fault:Critical severity63High risk
  6. 62.0 and 2.5 HybridToyota C-HR I, C-HR II, Camry, Corolla XII, Corolla Cross and RAV4 VMost serious fault:Critical severity61High risk
  7. 72.0 HDiToyota ProAce IIMost serious fault:High severity55High risk
  8. 81.33 Dual VVT-iToyota Auris I, Auris II, Corolla X, iQ, Urban Cruiser, Verso-S, Yaris II and Yaris IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity54High risk
  9. 91.8 HybridToyota Auris II, C-HR I, C-HR II, Corolla XII, Corolla Cross, Prius III and Prius IVMost serious fault:Critical severity50High risk
  10. 101.4 D-4DToyota Auris I, Auris II, Corolla IX, Urban Cruiser, Verso-S, Yaris I and Yaris IIMost serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  11. 111.5 HybridToyota Aygo X, Yaris IV and Yaris CrossMost serious fault:Critical severity44Moderate risk
  12. 121.4 HDiToyota Aygo IMost serious fault:High severity43Moderate risk
  13. 13BMW B58Toyota GR Supra A90Most serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  14. 14Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)Toyota ProAce II and ProAce CityMost serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
  15. 151.0 VVT-iToyota Aygo I, Aygo II, Aygo X and iQMost serious fault:High severity35Moderate risk
  16. 161.2 TurboToyota Auris II, C-HR I and Corolla XIIMost serious fault:Medium severity32Moderate risk
  17. 171.9 D (XUD and DW8)Toyota Corolla VIIIMost serious fault:Critical severity32Moderate risk
  18. 182.0 and 2.4 VVT-iToyota Avensis T22, Avensis T25, Previa XR30, RAV4 II and RAV4 IIIMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  19. 192.7 and 4.0 gasolina (2TR-FE and 1GR-FE)Toyota Fortuner I, Fortuner II, Hilux VII, Hilux VIII, Land Cruiser J120 and Land Cruiser J150Most serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  20. 201.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-iToyota Avensis T22, Avensis T25, Celica VII, Corolla VIII, Corolla IX, Corolla Verso and RAV4 IIMost serious fault:Medium severity30Moderate risk
  21. 211.6 Dual VVT-iToyota Auris I, Auris II, Avensis T27, Corolla X, Corolla XI and VersoMost serious fault:Medium severity20Low risk
  22. 222.4 / 2.8 D-4D (GD)Toyota Fortuner II, Hilux VIII and Land Cruiser J150Most serious fault:Medium severity20Low risk
  23. 232.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)Toyota Proace MaxMost serious fault:High severity14Low risk
  24. 24Toyota bZ4XToyota bZ4XMost serious fault:High severity11Low risk

Toyota models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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