Home / Makes / Toyota / Auris Known Faults Database Toyota Auris Common Problems & Known Faults (UK) If you are considering buying a used Toyota Auris, there are several major reliability issues worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 5 known faults for this model, 4 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.
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Toyota Auris Mk3 (2006-2010) problems Engine/Emissions High severity 📝 Editorial
Electrolytic corrosion around cylinder liners causing head gasket seal failure Typical symptoms coolant loss overheating heater blowing cold air mayonnaise-like sludge under oil cap Affected vehicles
Engines: 2.2 D-4D (AD Engine)
Typical mileage: 60000-120000 miles Toyota Auris Gen 3 (XW30) (2010-2015) problems Engine/Emissions High severity 📝 Editorial
EGR cooler blockage leading to localized overheating and head gasket failure Typical symptoms loud metallic 'death rattle' or shaking on cold start unexplained coolant loss misfire fault codes (P0300 series) Affected vehicles
Engines: 1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE)
Typical mileage: 100000-150000 miles Electrical High severity 🏛️ Official recall
Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter fails, causing the hybrid system to shut down Typical symptoms 'Check Hybrid System' warning on dash sudden loss of motive power while driving car enters limp mode Affected vehicles
Engines: 1.8 Hybrid
Typical mileage: 80000-150000 miles Toyota Auris 2009-2015 Models (2009-2015) problems Engine/Emissions Medium severity 📝 Editorial
Piston ring design allows excessive carbon build-up, leading to severe oil consumption Typical symptoms burning 1L of oil every 1000 miles blue smoke on acceleration carbon fouled spark plugs causing misfires Affected vehicles
Engines: 1.33 Dual VVT-i (1NR-FE)
Typical mileage: 50000-90000 miles Toyota Auris 2004-2010 Models (2004-2010) problems Transmission/Clutch High severity 📝 Editorial
MMT actuator and ECU failure causing the car to drop into neutral while driving or refuse to select gears Typical symptoms red cog warning light on dashboard car suddenly drops into 'N' while driving refuses to shift out of neutral when parked Affected vehicles
Engines: All MMT (MultiMode) Automatics
Typical mileage: 50000-90000 miles Repair costs are typical UK ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on condition and garage. Data last verified: June 2026