By make
Known Toyota problems at the APK
Over all generations together Toyota has an A-problem 32% less often than cars of the same age (rank 10 of 33 makes). 47 times a part fails clearly more often than average on a Toyota generation.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
By part
Windows and visibility
Repair: small- Aygo X 2022–2026 · 7.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 4.0%)
- C-HR I 2016–2024 · 7.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.8%)
- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 8.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.3%)
- Aygo II 2014–2022 · 6.3% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.3%)
- Prius III 2009–2016 · 7.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 4.1%)
- Corolla XII (E21) 2019–2026 · 6.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.8%)
- Yaris IV 2020–2026 · 6.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
- Yaris III 2011–2020 · 5.6% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.3%)
- Verso-S 2011–2016 · 6.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 4.0%)
- RAV4 V 2018–2026 · 4.9% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.3%)
Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.
Warning lights
Repair: medium- RAV4 III 2006–2013 · 5.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.5%)
- Avensis III 2008–2019 · 5.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.1%)
- Auris II 2013–2020 · 5.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.3%)
- Verso 2009–2019 · 2.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.9%)
- RAV4 V Plug-in 2020–2026 · 0.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)
- Corolla XII (E21) 2019–2026 · 0.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)
- RAV4 V 2018–2026 · 0.7% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)
- Prius III 2009–2016 · 0.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Yaris III 2011–2020 · 0.8% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.
Brakes
Repair: medium- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 9.0% at 16+ yrs (national 6.0%)
- Yaris III 2011–2020 · 4.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.7%)
- Verso-S 2011–2016 · 5.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 3.9%)
- Auris I 2007–2012 · 3.6% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
- RAV4 III 2006–2013 · 3.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
- Aygo II 2014–2022 · 1.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)
- Prius+ 2012–2021 · 2.3% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.2%)
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Wheels and wheel bearings
Repair: medium- Yaris III 2011–2020 · 11.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.6%)
- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 6.2% at 16+ yrs (national 2.4%)
- Aygo II 2014–2022 · 3.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.0%)
- Yaris II 2005–2011 · 4.6% at 16+ yrs (national 2.4%)
- Aygo X 2022–2026 · 0.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.2%)
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
Lights
Repair: small- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 28.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.9%)
- Prius+ 2012–2021 · 21.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.1%)
- Prius III 2009–2016 · 26.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.3%)
- Auris II 2013–2020 · 19.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 13.3%)
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Springs and shock absorbers
Repair: medium- Auris I Hybrid 2010–2012 · 5.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.2%)
- Yaris III 2011–2020 · 4.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.3%)
- RAV4 III 2006–2013 · 3.6% at 16+ yrs (national 1.2%)
- Yaris IV 2020–2026 · 0.7% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.2%)
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Brake lines
Repair: medium- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 2.1% at 16+ yrs (national 1.3%)
- Auris I Hybrid 2010–2012 · 1.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.6%)
- Prius III 2009–2016 · 1.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.6%)
Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.
Control arms / ball joints
Repair: medium- RAV4 IV 2015–2019 · 3.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.9%)
- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 3.3% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.
Exhaust and emissions
Repair: medium- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 2.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.
Structural rust
Repair: large- Aygo I 2005–2013 · 2.2% at 16+ yrs (national 1.0%)
Look under the sills, in the wheel arches and at the suspension mounts, and press on suspicious spots. Watch for fresh sealant or new underbody coating.
Engine and drivetrain
Repair: large- Avensis III 2008–2019 · 0.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.2%)
Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.
All Toyota generations in a row
| Generation | A-problems vs. the same age |
|---|---|
| RAV4 V Plug-in2020–2026 | 92% less often |
| Corolla XII (E21, JP)2022–2026 | 85% less often |
| Yaris Cross2021–2026 | 77% less often |
| Yaris IV2020–2026 | 73% less often |
| C-HR I2016–2024 | 72% less often |
| Corolla XII (E21)2019–2026 | 71% less often |
| RAV4 V2018–2026 | 66% less often |
| Verso2009–2019 | 64% less often |
| Aygo X2022–2026 | 54% less often |
| Avensis III2008–2019 | 52% less often |
| Prius III2009–2016 | 48% less often |
| RAV4 III2006–2013 | 48% less often |
| Yaris II2005–2011 | 44% less often |
| Auris II2013–2020 | 42% less often |
| Auris I2007–2012 | 40% less often |
| Aygo II2014–2022 | 37% less often |
| Verso-S2011–2016 | 36% less often |
| Yaris III2011–2020 | 35% less often |
| Prius+2012–2021 | 16% less often |
| Aygo I2005–2013 | 13% less often |
| Auris I Hybrid2010–2012 | about as often |
| RAV4 IV2015–2019 | about as often |
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Which problems are common on Toyota cars?
At the APK windows and visibility stands out for Toyota: on 10 of 24 generations it is clearly more common than on cars of the same age. Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know