Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | −25% | 1 | Electrical | Few |
| 2021 | 35 | typical | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2020 | 65 | −39% | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2019 | 114 | — | 3 | Transmission | Limited data |
| 2018 | 326 | — | 1 | Transmission | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median C-HR year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota C-HR problems
Latest Toyota C-HR recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026.
Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Radar
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles. The radar sensor may not have been activated during production, making the pre-collision system (PCS) inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and activate the radar sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Power train › Axle hubs
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota C-HR should you avoid?
None of the Toyota C-HR years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Toyota C-HR?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other C-HR years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Toyota C-HR problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (347), engine & cooling (55) and electrical system (51). Transmission complaints peak in the 2018 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota C-HR had?
6 recalls across 2018–2026. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Toyota C-HR recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.