C-HR (1st)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota C-HR, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR
On a used 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (345), the engine (54) and the electrical system (46). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 345 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR about the brakes.
Recalls (5)
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.
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.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR complaints?
Owners have filed 536 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the electrical system.
Is the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 536 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR have?
NHTSA has 536 owner complaints on file for the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2018-2022 Toyota C-HR vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Toyota C-HR?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the engine and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the C-HR?
The 2022 Toyota C-HR received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 536 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.