2021 Toyota C-HR problems and complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota C-HR. The most-reported areas: Power Train (16), Unknown Or Other (7), Electrical System (5).
Key takeaways
- 35 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 | 16 | 46% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
| Seats | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
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 ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-10
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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
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 sister had me take...
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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.