Toyota Auris E180
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
129–147 PS
1.8L Valvematic Benzin
Auris with a surprise
Fun to Drive!132 PS
1.6L Valvematic Benzin
6 weaknesses
Good Choice124–126 PS
2.0L D-4D Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Toyota Auris E180 is available as Schrägheck and Touring Sports — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Toyota Auris E180 is available with 8 engine variants — from 75 to 147 hp.
The Toyota 1.4L D-4D (Diesel, 90 PS) has the 1ND-TV (1.4L D-4D) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Toyota 1.6L D-4D (Diesel, 111 PS) has the 1WW (1.6L D-4D) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Toyota 2.0L D-4D (Diesel, 124–126 PS) has the 1AD-FTV (2.0L D-4D) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Toyota 1.2L Turbo (Benziner, 116 PS) has the 8NR-FTS (1.2L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Toyota 1.6L Valvematic (Benziner, 132 PS) has the 1ZR-FAE (1.6L Valvematic) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Toyota 1.8L Valvematic (Benziner, 147 PS) has the 2ZR-FAE (1.8L Valvematic) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Toyota Auris Hybrid (Benziner Hybrid, 136 PS) has the 2ZR-FXE (1.8L Hybrid) — rated: "Good Choice", 7 known weaknesses.
The Toyota Auris Touring Sports Hybrid (Benziner Hybrid, 136 PS) has the 2ZR-FXE (1.8L Hybrid) — rated: "Good Choice", 7 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Discs Rust on Hybrid On the hybrid Auris the rear brakes are barely used mechanically as regeneration handles deceleration. Brake discs corrode heavily. Symptoms: Scraping or grinding from the rear after extended standing, brake smell, MOT advisory from 90,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 56 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota Auris E180 (2012–2019) — 45 engine-related and 11 vehicle-related. One problem engine: 1AD-FTV (2.0L D-4D). Typical issues affect Brakes, Electronics, Gearbox, Rust. Considered reliable: 1ZR-FAE (1.6L Valvematic), 2ZR-FXE (1.8L Hybrid).
Auris (1ND-TV, 2012–2019) — Be Careful: Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Faulty fuel pressure regulator valve, Worn dual mass flywheel. Power: 90 PS.
Auris (1WW, 2012–2019) — Be Careful: EGR condensation water damages throttle body and engine, Recall: Fire risk due to faulty EGR, Premature timing chain failure possible. Power: 111 PS.
Auris (1AD-FTV, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Blown head gasket, Elevated oil consumption (despite recall), Overheating risk on cooling system failure. Power: 124–126 PS.
Auris (2ZR-FAE, 2012–2019) — Be Careful: Head gasket giving way, Faulty Valvematic control unit, Timing chain tensioner losing tension. Power: 147 PS.
Auris (8NR-FTS, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Recall: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Leaking, Ignition Coil Failure Due to Software Interaction, Carbon Deposits on Intake Valves. Power: 116 PS.
What to watch out for with the Toyota Auris? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee