2020 Toyota C-HR transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026NCOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Fred Anderson Toyota dealership said a bearing which is internal is going bad The manufacturer does not sell the kit as my transmission is called a CVT and it’s a sealed transmission. I will need to replace the entire transmission. Also my vehicle is also discontinued.

   NHTSA complaint #11769508 · source
2. Filed Sep 29, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission is going out. It is sitting at the Toyota dealership in silsbee Texas. It has been recalled in Canada but not the US . IT HAS WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. It is unsafe for me to drive and others on the road way. Toyota will not replace it. Said it was out of warranty only having 133k miles on it

   NHTSA complaint #11767642 · source
3. Filed Sep 25, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle is exhibiting symptoms of the widely documented internal differential/output bearing failure associated with the Toyota K114 CVT transmission. When coasting—even with the engine completely turned off—and during mechanical rotation of the front wheels, there is abnormal metallic clicking, clacking, and mechanical play apparently emanating directly from the center of the transaxle housing. This internal component degradation poses a potential safety hazard. A…

   NHTSA complaint #11766870 · source
4. Filed Sep 9, 2026NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   CVT failing, causing extreme bearing noise. Toyota insisted lifetime fluids with no transmission service or fluid changes. At 147000 miles it is noisy with no warning lights and no recommended service.

   NHTSA complaint #11763104 · source
5. Filed Sep 7, 2026UTTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission went out 3,400 miles past the 60k warranty. Vehicle taken in at 59k miles and told there were no issues. Filed good will warranty claim. Toyota needs to do a recall. This is a know problem. 2018 and 2019 models recalled. 2020 models same issue, why no recall for 2020. I have read at least 17% of 2020’s have already failed.

   NHTSA complaint #11762609 · source
6. Filed Aug 31, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission making winding noise, took into toyota told will need full transmission replacement. Said could just go out at anytime. 2020 with 75700 miles on car.

   NHTSA complaint #11760975 · source
7. Filed Aug 28, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission – Loss of Power / Jerking / Safety Hazard The vehicle is experiencing a serious issue with the K113 CVT transmission. The transmission produces abnormal noise and can jerk and lose power, creating a potentially hazardous condition, particularly when accelerating to overtake another vehicle or when merging onto a freeway. A sudden loss of power in these situations can significantly increase the risk of a collision. The vehicle has been properly maintained and…

   NHTSA complaint #11760186 · source
8. Filed Aug 17, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   CVT bearing disintegrating. Expected repair cost is $10k-$12k. Purchased about a year ago and still owe almost 20k on the loan. This is the car that was intended to be used by my daughter but cannot trust this to make the drive. There have been no warning lamps or system messages just a metal on metal grinding sound. This is a known issue with this model of vehicle and there is already a warranty enhancement for this issue on 2018 and 2019 models. Mine is a 2020 so they…

   NHTSA complaint #11757556 · source
9. Filed Aug 14, 202681,321 miIATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2020 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,321.

   NHTSA complaint #11756919 · source
10. Filed Jul 23, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

    I have a K114 CVT internal bearing defect. It is available for inspection upon request. Transmission issues are unsafe because it can cause sudden loss of acceleration, unexpected vehicle stalling in traffic, and delayed shifting or gear slippage. These sudden changes make my car behave unpredictably; risking rear-end collisions or loss of control. This puts myself, my passengers, and others at risk. I am unsure if the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or…

    NHTSA complaint #11752512 · source
11. Filed Jul 14, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

    Had the car brand new since 2020 just started to hear noises took it to the dealership and they said the transmission needs to be replaced

    NHTSA complaint #11750469 · source
12. Filed Jun 30, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission bearing is going out. I hear a whine noise while driving. And took it to a Transmission shop and was told the Transmission bearing goes out alot on these types vehicle. And i just bought this car used 1 month ago.

    NHTSA complaint #11747331 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology