2021 Toyota C-HR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C-HR years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota C-HR. That ranks 4th out of 6 C-HR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (16 complaints, 46%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Toyota C-HR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 46% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 20% | 4,426 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 54,765 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 11% | 28,765 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 16,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Toyota C-HR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA02.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My vehicle began making a grinding noise. I immediately called the issue in to Toyota of Dallas. I scheduled to have all my tires replaced and to inspect the noise. I was informed that my CVT needed to be replaced. The dealership is unwilling to replace the CVT despite prior recalls on CVTs in 2018…
There was a sound that the car was making. Took in to the Toyota of Ashland dealership they could not repair it. The CVT bearing needs replaced.
Driving to [XXX] from [XXX] to visit my [XXX] mother. Stopped in [XXX] called my brother to come fallow me the rest of the way because a noise that started under the car was very disturbing. My brother fallowed. Me the rest of the way to [XXX] to my sisters house. This was XXX the following day my…
It will not drive forward and only in reverse. There is a known bearing issue but unfortunately this is past the 60k and no recall.
On May 26, 2026 I was driving on the highway at around 50mph and the vehicle swerved to the right on its own causing me to swerve back and forth between two lanes for about 10 seconds. The wheel moved on its own causing me to use force to try to get the car back in control. Thankfully no one was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Toyota C-HR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C-HR model years, the 2021 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.