Toyota C-HR problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 523 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Toyota C-HR (2018–2026). The 2018 C-HR has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.

Complaints
523
Recalls
6
Model years
6
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Toyota C-HR model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Toyota C-HR years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Toyota C-HR — 303 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  2. 2019 Toyota C-HR — 110 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2020 Toyota C-HR — 65 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  4. 2021 Toyota C-HR — 34 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (3 complaints).

Every Toyota C-HR model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 C-HR80011Electrical System
2022 C-HR30000Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 C-HR343031Transmission & Drivetrain
2020 C-HR651011Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 C-HR1102033Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 C-HR3035031Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Toyota C-HR problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    342 complaints
  • Engine
    52 complaints
  • Electrical System
    44 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    33 complaints
  • Brakes
    28 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    11 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Steering
    8 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    7 complaints
  • Lighting
    7 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Toyota C-HR received by NHTSA each month.

Toyota C-HR recalls

  • Recall 26V570000Sep 2, 20268,521 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V107000Feb 24, 202236,558 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V877000Dec 11, 20199,468 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V244000Mar 27, 20193,634 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V710000Oct 11, 2018681 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V717000Nov 15, 201728,764 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the EPB cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "Park."

Other Toyota models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology