Toyota C-HR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 546 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Toyota C-HR, across 6 model years (2018–2026). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (325). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Toyota C-HR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C-HR year: 2018, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 C-HR: 325 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 C-HR: 111 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2020 C-HR: 65 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2022 C-HR: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2026 C-HR: 8 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 C-HR: 34 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota C-HR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 346 | 5 | 4 |
| Engine | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota C-HR problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2020: power train (50)
- 2019: power train (62)
- 2018: power train (215)
All Toyota C-HR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 C-HR | 8 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 C-HR | 3 | 0 | 4★ | Power Train | |
| 2021 C-HR | 34 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 C-HR | 65 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 C-HR | 111 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 C-HR | 325 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
More from Toyota: all Toyota models · Toyota VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota C-HR years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (325), 2019 (111) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical C-HR year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota C-HR?
Power Train, with 346 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota C-HR have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.