2021 Toyota C-HR problems and complaints
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota C-HR. The most-reported areas: Power Train (18), Unknown Or Other (7), Electrical System (5).
Key takeaways
- 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 49% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% |
| Engine | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
| Seats | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD Later Release | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD Early Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-05
CVT transmission. It cost more than the cost of the car for the tiny little transmission that fails so much. Toyota should get their fingers cut off for continuing to do this and intentionally abusing their customers. They must pay for this. At 100,000 mi a dealer quote for $13,000, is asinine and obnoxious for a manuf...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-21
I have a very loud whine coming from the front of my 2021 Toyota CHR with 93,000 miles. At first I thought it was a wheel bearing so I replaced it but the noise did not change. Over the last few days it has become louder and louder. Now every once in a while the car feels like it almost slips then catches traction. ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-15
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 and 2019 for Toyota ...
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More for the 2021 Toyota C-HR
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.