Most common 2020 Toyota C-HR problems
Share of the 65 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota C-HR complaints by model year
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2020 Toyota C-HR recalls (1)
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.
What 2020 Toyota C-HR owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 50 →
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormally loud humming sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission was hesitating while shifting into gear. The contact stated that RPM was extremely elevated before upshifting to the next gear. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced due to a failed bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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.
Wheels & tires
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the front passenger tire has had become defective; once for a blowout and another for excessive tread wear. Due to the failure, the contact has had multiple tire replacements; however, the failure had returned after each repair. The contact believed that the failure was caused by a defective tie rod. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and had been informed that her tie rods were fine and could find no failure with the vehicle; the contact did not agree with the assessment. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
My tire blew out on back pass a get side I only have 9500 miles the tires were rotated and balanced at 5000 bought sept 18. The dealership said my tires were not under warranty the manufactprer carries warranty I called them they said yes is warrantied but every car I gray to take it to replace they want to be paid and says its road hazard the sidewall has a I inch horizontal slit in it I didn't run over anything and the tires have three year warranty. So who do I get to replace and honor warranty the dame torr in 16 is recalled do to this type of tread ripping away from rim 215 60r 16 my tire is same but 17
Electrical system
Toyota dealership confirmed cup holder within console allowed liquid to leak within the cup holder down underneath into the console which shorted out the communication computer. The cup holders do not have a barrier to keep liquids within this area and will allow liquid to escape into the lower console. When the liquid leaked into that area and later trying to start my car I received a message stating key fob malfunction and to review the owners manual. Toyota said to drive it to their repair shop, but it would not start and had to get a tow. They fixed the key ignition issue and the next day same communication error, took car back and they realized it was from the liquid that leaked from the cup holder. Who has cup holders that are not leak-proof above a computer? Or at least put a shield around the computer so the liquid doesn't short it out?
The motor mounts broke when it hit a pothole and that snapped the wiring harness which caused the transmission to shift. Toyota dealership says it needs a new CVT transmission replacement. The engine has shifting issues. My insurance adjusters believe that the transmission failure is due to wear and tear, but the car did not have issues before the pothole. There were and are no warning lights or messages prior to and after the incident. I got the engine wiring harness and motor mounts fixed and there was still a noise and lag while accelerating and they finally said it was the transmission the second time I brought it in and that wasn't covered by insurance. I've only put 11,000 miles on it and I'm the second owner. I bought it from a Lithia Nissan of Clovis.
2020 Toyota C-HR engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 27 / 31 / 29 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Toyota C-HR a good car?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 C-HR rates average: 39% fewer complaints than a typical year of the C-HR at the same age. It is one of the best C-HR years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Toyota C-HR?
The transmission & drivetrain — 50 complaints, 77% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › internal › cvt. Next are the wheels & tires (5) and electrical system (5).
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota C-HR have?
There is 1 recall for the 2020 Toyota C-HR, the most recent from December 11, 2019 (buckle assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota C-HR?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020. See the full Toyota C-HR years comparison.
At what mileage do 2020 Toyota C-HR problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 57% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.