Toyota Iq service: key facts
- Oil service every 10,000 miles or 1 year
- Basic service costs £80–£180 depending on garage
- 1 generation from 2008 to 2016
- 6 tracked service items across routine, major, and periodic schedules
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 item | Interval | Typical cost |
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Engine oil and filter
Toyota specifies 10,000 mile intervals with 0W-20 fully synthetic oil.
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10,000 miles or 1 year |
£80–£120
Dealer: £120–£180
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Air filter
Toyota interval is 20,000 miles.
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20,000 miles or 2 years |
£25–£40
Dealer: £40–£60
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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.
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20,000 miles or 2 years |
£40–£65
Dealer: £60–£90
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Periodic maintenance
Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
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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.
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60,000 miles or 6 years |
£120–£180
Dealer: £180–£250
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Brake fluid
Toyota specifies 2-year intervals regardless of mileage.
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2 years |
£60–£90
Dealer: £90–£130
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Coolant flush
Toyota long-life coolant specified for 100,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.
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100,000 miles or 10 years |
£90–£130
Dealer: £130–£180
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Toyota Iq service FAQs
How often does a Toyota Iq need servicing?
A Toyota Iq needs servicing every 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Toyota specifies 10,000 mile intervals with 0W-20 fully synthetic oil.
What does a Toyota Iq service cost?
A basic service at an independent garage costs £80–£120. Main dealer servicing runs £120–£180. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more. Independent garages are typically 30 to 50% cheaper for the same work.
Is a Toyota Iq expensive to maintain?
Routine servicing starts from £80 at an independent garage, which is about average for this class of car. The bigger costs come from periodic items like timing belts, brake fluid changes, and transmission servicing. Keeping on top of the schedule avoids expensive failures.
How do I check a Toyota Iq's service history?
You can check any Toyota Iq's dealer service records online using just the registration number. The check retrieves every logged dealer visit, including dates, mileage, and work done, so you can see whether the schedule has been followed or if there are gaps. It costs £6.99 and you get a full refund if no records are found.