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Toyota Iq Service Schedule & Costs

Every service item for the Toyota Iq — what needs doing, when, and what it should cost at an independent garage versus a main dealer.

KGJ10 (2008–2016)1.0 VVT-i, 1.0 VVT-i, 1.3 VVT-i

Toyota Iq service: key facts

Routine service items

These are the items covered in a standard service. Most garages include oil, oil filter and a basic inspection. The rest are typically checked or replaced on a schedule.

Service itemIntervalTypical cost
Engine oil and filter
Toyota specifies 10,000 mile intervals with 0W-20 fully synthetic oil.
KGJ10
10,000 miles or 1 year
£80–£120
Dealer: £120–£180
Air filter
Toyota interval is 20,000 miles.
KGJ10
20,000 miles or 2 years
£25–£40
Dealer: £40–£60
Cabin pollen filter
Located behind the glovebox. Replace when airflow from vents becomes weak or musty smells develop. Access requires removing glovebox which adds to labour time on this compact car.
KGJ10
20,000 miles or 2 years
£40–£65
Dealer: £60–£90

Periodic maintenance

Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.

Service itemIntervalTypical cost
Spark plugs
Toyota specifies iridium plugs at 60,000 miles. The compact engine bay makes access difficult. Replace all plugs together as partial replacement can cause running issues on these small engines.
KGJ10
60,000 miles or 6 years
£120–£180
Dealer: £180–£250
Brake fluid
Toyota specifies 2-year intervals regardless of mileage.
KGJ10
2 years
£60–£90
Dealer: £90–£130
Coolant flush
Toyota long-life coolant specified for 100,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.
KGJ10
100,000 miles or 10 years
£90–£130
Dealer: £130–£180

Known issues to watch for

The most common problems reported on the Toyota Iq, ranked by severity.

dangerous
Suspension mounting area structural weakness
MOT data shows this model fails at 10.1x the fleet average for load-bearing structure weakness within 30cm of suspension mounting points.
major
Suspension joint dust cover deterioration
MOT data shows this model fails at 22.2x the fleet average for suspension joint dust cover deterioration, with 2,502 recorded failures.
major
Brake hose ferrule corrosion
MOT data shows this model fails at 8.5x the fleet average for brake hose ferrule corrosion, with 3,879 recorded failures across all mileage bands including very low mileage cars.
major
Coil spring fracture
MOT data shows this model fails at 5.8x the fleet average for spring fracture, with failures occurring even on very low mileage cars.

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Toyota Iq service FAQs

How often should a Toyota Iq be serviced?

A Toyota Iq should have an oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Toyota specifies 10,000 mile intervals with 0W-20 fully synthetic oil.

How much does a Toyota Iq service cost?

A basic service at an independent garage typically costs £80–£120. Main dealer servicing is usually £120–£180. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more.

Can I service a Toyota Iq at an independent garage?

Yes. Under UK consumer law, using an independent garage does not void your manufacturer warranty, provided they use parts meeting the manufacturer's specification and follow the correct schedule. However, independent services won't appear in the franchised dealer digital records.