2018 Toyota C-HR problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 303 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota C-HR, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
303
Recalls
1
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Median mileage
68,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 212 of 303 complaints (70%).
  • Engine (36) and electrical system (22) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 68,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries.
  • The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall on file.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 6 Toyota C-HR model years we track.

2018 Toyota C-HR problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 2 crashes
    212 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    39 complaints
  • Engine
    36 complaints
  • Electrical System
    22 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    20 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    20 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train210
Unknown or other39
Engine36
Electrical system21
Service brakes17
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking9
Forward collision avoidance: warnings8
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6

When problems happen (mileage)

3Under 10k610k–30k930k–60k1960k–100k4100k–150k1150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Toyota C-HR complaints that list mileage.

2018 Toyota C-HR recalls (1)

  • Recall 17V717000Nov 15, 201728,764 vehicles
    PARKING BRAKE

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    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."

    Remedy: Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2018 Toyota C-HR complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 5, 2026FLBrakes
    Warning light comes on frequently saying EPB need service. This is a known recall for this car but for some reason my vin # is not on recall list.
    NHTSA complaint #11769066 · source
  2. Filed Sep 30, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain
    Unknown, ​I recently received a Customer Support Program notice from Toyota regarding a known transmission noise affecting certain 2018 Toyota C-HR vehicles. My vehicle exhibits the exact symptoms described in the bulletin—specifically, a small plane-like engine sound when driving between 20 and 40 mph. ​On XXX, I brought my vehicle to Toyota of [XXX] for diagnosis and service under this program. However, the dealership returned the vehicle without performing any repairs,…
    NHTSA complaint #11768200 · source
  3. Filed Sep 24, 2026105,000 miSCTowedTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2018 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission bearing failed, causing the vehicle to coast to a stop on a main road. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact associated the failure with Customer Support Program: 26TE06 that provided a free transmission replacement for certain 2018-2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles experiencing continuously variable transmission failures. The dealer was contacted and stated that the…
    NHTSA complaint #11766749 · source
  4. Filed Sep 23, 2026INTransmission & Drivetrain
    Car began making a grinding sound while driving on an expressway. From that point on, could no longer reach a speed above 30 MPH. Independent Mechanic diagnosed an issue with CVT. Car was inoperable and sat in my driveway for 8+ months as we tried getting Toyota to respond to calls and email. Received a CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 26TE06 letter from Toyota on 12Sep2026 explaining that they would provide coverage for the repair. Had the car towed to O'Brien Toyota in…
    NHTSA complaint #11766291 · source
  5. Filed Sep 9, 2026WATransmission & Drivetrain
    Purchased vehicle in Costa Mesa, CA. Mileage on vehicle when taken to auto repair shop: 70,037. Request for transmission fluid replacement and diagnostic on front end noise. Notes from Auto Repair Shop: Performed transmission service with cvt service kit. Technician test drove customer vehicle and confirmed there's a rotational groaning from the front of the car. Unable to determine cause at this time, requesting further diagnostic time Performed nvh diagnostic for front end…
    NHTSA complaint #11763153 · source
  6. Filed Sep 3, 2026LAAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain
    The car suddenly started shaking and making a weird noise and it turns out the transmission went out. I know I’m not the only one with this issue.
    NHTSA complaint #11761882 · source
  7. Filed Aug 29, 2026ORTransmission & Drivetrain
    My 2018 Toyota CH-R started with a whining noise that sounded like a cat. I didn't get any lights on my dash that could pin point the problem. I took it to the dealership to get it diagnosed and they couldn't tell which part was making the noise. I asked the if they could do a transmission fluid change, and they told me that that type of transmission did not require service. Overtime the noise got worse and louder and a few times while driving in the freeway the car jerked…
    NHTSA complaint #11760556 · source
  8. Filed Aug 27, 2026262,136 miNYElectrical System
    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Toyota C-HR. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,433 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 262,136.
    NHTSA complaint #11759974 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology