Toyota Prado: 2.8 1GD-FTV DPF blocking and failed regeneration — subject of Australian class action
2.8 1GD-FTV DPF blocking and failed regeneration — subject of Australian class action is a very common engine fault on the Toyota Prado on the 2015–2020 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $500 to $6,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 64 documented faults on the Toyota Prado.
- Vehicle
- Toyota Prado
- Engine
- 1GD-FTV
- Years
- 2015–2020
- Fuel
- diesel
- System
- Engine
What you are looking at
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What goes wrong
150-series Prados with the 2.8 1GD-FTV built roughly October 2015 to April 2020 suffered chronic DPF blocking: the filter failed to regenerate properly, causing white smoke, diesel smell, poor economy and limp mode. The defect was the subject of the Williams v Toyota Federal Court class action in Australia, and Toyota fitted a manual regeneration switch and revised hardware/software under customer-service campaigns. Buyers should confirm the updates were done; a neglected example can need a replacement DPF.
What you would notice
- White smoke from the exhaust, especially after town running
- Strong diesel/burning smell during regeneration
- DPF warning light
- Noticeably worse fuel economy
- Limp mode in severe cases
How to check it
Where to look. DPF in the exhaust under the vehicle; regeneration switch (if retrofitted) on the dash
Check whether the dash has the retrofitted DPF manual regeneration switch (added under Toyota's campaign) and ask for the dealer history showing DPF campaign work. On the test drive, get it fully warm on the open road and watch the mirrors for white smoke. Short-trip city cars are the highest risk.
What it costs to put right
$500 to $6,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.
Ask the seller
- “Has the DPF campaign/recall work been done — can the dealer confirm by VIN?”
- “Has the DPF ever been replaced or forced-regenerated?”
- “Is the car mostly used for short urban trips?”
Now check the Toyota Prado you are actually looking at
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Where this comes from
- Toyota Australia: DPF Class Action policy page
- Australian Car.Reviews: Recalls & faults Toyota 150-Series Landcruiser Prado 2009-23
- Williams v Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (Federal Court DPF class action)
Toyota Prado buyer questions
Is 2.8 1gd-ftv dpf blocking and failed regeneration — subject of australian class action serious on a Toyota Prado?
We rate it major and very common on the Toyota Prado. 150-series Prados with the 2.8 1GD-FTV built roughly October 2015 to April 2020 suffered chronic DPF blocking: the filter failed to regenerate properly, causing white smoke, diesel smell, poor economy and limp mode. The defect was the subject of the Williams v Toyota Federal Court class action in Australia, and Toyota fitted a manual regeneration switch and revised hardware/software under customer-service campaigns. Buyers should confirm the updates were done; a neglected example can need a replacement DPF.
How much does it cost to fix on a Toyota Prado?
$500 to $6,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.
Which Toyota Prado years are affected?
Our research records this fault on the 2015–2020 Toyota Prado. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.
How do I check for it before I buy?
Check whether the dash has the retrofitted DPF manual regeneration switch (added under Toyota's campaign) and ask for the dealer history showing DPF campaign work. On the test drive, get it fully warm on the open road and watch the mirrors for white smoke. Short-trip city cars are the highest risk. Look here: DPF in the exhaust under the vehicle; regeneration switch (if retrofitted) on the dash