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2KD-FTV

2.5 D-4D 144 hp (2KD-FTV, 2011-2016) engine: faults and reliability

Toyota 2.5 and 3.0 D-4D (serie KD: 2KD-FTV and 1KD-FTV) version

With caution

We have found no faults specific to this version; the documented risk of the 2.5 is the injector seal problem described by RAC, and BilKoll mentions injector wear on both Hilux engines from 2005 to 2015.[1][2]

Years
2011–2016
Power
144 hp
Faults that affect it
0
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
2
in our database

9 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

With the 2011 Hilux facelift the 2.5 rises to 106 kW (144 hp) and 343 Nm. ADAC lists it in Germany from December 2011 to August 2016, with timing belt, common rail injection and particulate filter.[3][4][5]

Engine codes of this version: 2KD-FTV.

Faults of the 2KD-FTV engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

None of the documented 2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (KD) faults affect this version. See all 2.5 / 3.0 D-4D (KD) faults

Cars fitted with the 2KD-FTV engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2KD-FTV engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. We have found no faults specific to this version; the documented risk of the 2.5 is the injector seal problem described by RAC, and BilKoll mentions injector wear on both Hilux engines from 2005 to 2015.[1][2]

Which cars use the 2KD-FTV engine?

Toyota Hilux VII (2005–2015) and Toyota Fortuner I (2005–2015).[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Are you buying a car with the 2KD-FTV engine?

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Sources

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  1. Toyota Hilux (2005 - 2012) used car reviewRAC Drive · Motoring press · published 17 February 2017 · consulted 2 November 2026
  2. Vanliga fel: Toyota Hilux (guía de averías comunes)BilKoll · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
  3. Toyota HiluxWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  4. Toyota Hilux N25 (2. Facelift, 2011-2016): variantesADAC Autokatalog · Technical documentation · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  5. Allgemeine Daten zum Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5 D-4D 4x2 (12/11 - 08/16)ADAC Autokatalog · Technical documentation · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  6. Allgemeine Daten zum Toyota Hilux Double Cab 3.0 D-4D Life 4x4 (12/11 - 08/14)ADAC Autokatalog · Technical documentation · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  7. Toyota Hilux (presentación y ficha técnica, abril de 2009)Autofácil · Motoring press · published April 2009 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in Spanish
  8. Toyota KD engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  9. Toyota FortunerWikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026