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Toyota Prius
XW10 / NHW11 / XW30 / ZVW30 / 2001-2025 / 5-door hatchback / Liftback / 5-door liftback / 5-door Hatchback
Global (notably Japan, USA, Europe)Global (Japan, North America, Europe, other markets)Japan, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Global main markets)Global (North America, Japan, Europe, other markets with minor variation)global / including North America, Japan, Europe, AsiaGlobal (primarily US, Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia)Coverage: expanded
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2001 Toyota Prius 1NZ-FXE (NHW10)
NHW10 / 1NZ-FXE / 1.5L inline-4 Atkinson cycle petrol hybrid engine combined with an electric motor
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Oil type: API SJ or higher grade 5W-30Oil capacity: Approximately 3.3 liters including filter (service fill; replace filter during oil change)Related: Toyota NHW10 chassis series, Toyota 1NZ-FXE engine code
2004 Toyota Prius 1NZ-FXE/2ZR-FXE (NHW11)
NHW11 / 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE / 1.5L DOHC VVT-i Atkinson cycle I4 hybrid engine paired with electric motor and NiMH battery
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Oil type: API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 recommendedOil capacity: Approx. 3.7 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2005 Toyota Prius 1NZ-FXE/2ZR-FXE (XW10)
XW10 / 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE / 2005 Prius mainly carried the 1.5L inline-4 hybrid engine 1NZ-FXE, with the 2ZR-FXE 1.8L introduced in some markets late 2005 or 2006 model year (variation by market).
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Oil type: API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 recommendedOil capacity: Service-fill approximately 3.9 L with oil filter change (1NZ-FXE engine)Related: Toyota XW10, 1NZ-FXE engine
2011 Toyota Prius 2ZR-FXE (XW30)
XW30 / 2ZR-FXE / 1.8L I4 hybrid engine using Atkinson cycle combined with electric motor
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Oil type: API SN or ILSAC GF-5 grade 0W-20 synthetic oil recommendedOil capacity: Approximately 4.4 liters (4.6 US quarts), includes filter during oil change, service-fill volumeRelated: NHW20 (previous gen Prius), XW40 (next gen Prius from 2015)
2012 Toyota Prius 2ZR-FXE/1NZ-FXE (selected markets) (ZVW30)
ZVW30 / 2ZR-FXE, 1NZ-FXE (selected markets) / 1.8L Atkinson cycle inline-4 (2ZR-FXE) gasoline hybrid engine paired with an electric motor; in some Asian markets, earlier 1.5L 1NZ-FXE hybrid engine variant available
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Oil type: SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for hybrid engineOil capacity: Approx. 4.4 liters service-fill with oil filter change (2ZR-FXE engine)Related: 2ZR-FXE commonly found in 2010-2015 Prius, 1NZ-FXE hybrid engines found in earlier Prius and smaller hybrid models
2016 Toyota Prius 1NZ-FXE/2ZR-FXE (XW30)
XW30 / 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE / 1.8L inline-4 Atkinson-cycle petrol engine (1NZ-FXE) for most markets; 1.8L 2ZR-FXE used mainly in Japan with minor tuning differences
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Oil type: SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommendedOil capacity: 3.9 liters with filter (service-fill)Related: 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE
2021 Toyota Prius 2ZR-FXE/M15A-FXE (XW50)
XW50 / 2ZR-FXE, M15A-FXE / Hybrid powertrain with 1.8L Atkinson cycle gasoline engine (2ZR-FXE) in most markets; 1.5L hybrid engine (M15A-FXE) in some Asian markets like Japan
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Oil type: SAE 0W-16 synthetic recommended by Toyota for improved efficiencyOil capacity: Approximately 4.4 liters service fill including filter change (2ZR-FXE engine)Related: 2ZR-FXE, M15A-FXE, THS II hybrid system
2025 Toyota Prius M15A-FXE (XW60)
XW60 / M15A-FXE / 1.5L Atkinson-cycle inline-4 gasoline engine paired with electric motor in a hybrid system
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Oil type: Synthetic 0W-20 recommended for optimal fuel economy and engine protectionOil capacity: Approximately 3.6 liters (service fill including oil filter change)Related: M15A-FXE, Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | technical-profile | 1NZ-FXE | 1497 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE | 1497 cc | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE | 1497 cc (1NZ-FXE) | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) hybrid system |
| 2011 | technical-profile | 2ZR-FXE | 1798 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | 2ZR-FXE, 1NZ-FXE (selected markets) | 1798 cc (2ZR-FXE); 1497 cc (1NZ-FXE) | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2016 | technical-profile | 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE | 1798 cc | EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) with Atkinson cycle |
| 2021 | technical-profile | 2ZR-FXE, M15A-FXE | 1798 cc (2ZR-FXE), 1496 cc (M15A-FXE) | Fuel injection with electronic acid fuel injection (EFI) |
| 2025 | technical-profile | M15A-FXE | 1498 cc | EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1NZ-FXE | API SJ or higher grade 5W-30 | Approximately 3.3 liters including filter (service fill; replace filter during oil change) | Use Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid |
| 2004 | 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE | API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 recommended | Approx. 3.7 liters service-fill including filter change | Toyota CVT Fluid (TC), specific hybrid transmission fluid |
| 2005 | 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE | API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 recommended | Service-fill approximately 3.9 L with oil filter change (1NZ-FXE engine) | Toyota CVT Fluid FE recommended |
| 2011 | 2ZR-FXE | API SN or ILSAC GF-5 grade 0W-20 synthetic oil recommended | Approximately 4.4 liters (4.6 US quarts), includes filter during oil change, service-fill volume | Toyota WS (World Standard) automatic transmission fluid |
| 2012 | 2ZR-FXE, 1NZ-FXE (selected markets) | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for hybrid engine | Approx. 4.4 liters service-fill with oil filter change (2ZR-FXE engine) | Toyota WS CVT fluid or equivalent |
| 2016 | 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | 3.9 liters with filter (service-fill) | Toyota WS (World Standard) CVT fluid |
| 2021 | 2ZR-FXE, M15A-FXE | SAE 0W-16 synthetic recommended by Toyota for improved efficiency | Approximately 4.4 liters service fill including filter change (2ZR-FXE engine) | Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE |
| 2025 | M15A-FXE | Synthetic 0W-20 recommended for optimal fuel economy and engine protection | Approximately 3.6 liters (service fill including oil filter change) | Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 1NZ-FXE, 2ZR-FXE, 1NZ-FXE (selected markets), M15A-FXE
- Transmissions: None (uses 4-speed electronically controlled continuously variable transmission: eCVT), eCVT integrating planetary gear set with motor-generators, Use Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid, Not available (CVT only), Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT), Toyota CVT Fluid (TC), specific hybrid transmission fluid, Not available, standard transmission is a CVT (Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission - eCVT), CVT with integrated electric motor/generator
- Tire sizes: 185/65 R14, 175/65R15, 185/60R15, 175/65 R14 (common OEM size), 195/65R15, 195/60R16, 215/45R17 depending on market and trim, 215/45R17 depending on trim and market, 215/45R17 depending on trim, 215/45R17 (depending on market and trim)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: API SJ or higher grade 5W-30 / API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 recommended / API SN or ILSAC GF-5 grade 0W-20 synthetic oil recommended / SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for hybrid engine
- Transmission fluid: Use Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid / Toyota CVT Fluid (TC), specific hybrid transmission fluid / Toyota CVT Fluid FE recommended / Toyota WS (World Standard) automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant: 8 liters (engine and inverter coolant combined) / Approx. 6.2 liters (engine and inverter combined) / Approximately 6.9 L (engine and inverter cooling combined, varies by market) / Approximately 6.9 liters
- Brake fluid: Dot 3 or 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Known problems
- 12V battery failure after extended use
- Hybrid battery degradation with age
- Inverter coolant leaks in some early models
- Hybrid battery capacity loss with age
- Inverter coolant leaks
- 12V battery degradation
- Hybrid battery health over time
- Inverter coolant leaks (less common)
- Inverter coolant pump failure
- 12V battery replacement common around 6-8 years
- Hybrid battery degradation rare before 150,000 miles
- 12V battery failure