2020 Toyota C-HR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
61 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 45 of 61 complaints (73.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 51 | 83.6% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 8.2% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 6.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 45 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
Power Train: 45; Electrical System: 5; Engine: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Seat Belts: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 54 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 32 |
2020: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 3; 2025: 22; 2026: 32
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 51 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11374842 · 2020-11-16 (November 16, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA C-HR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE AND ANOTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER NEIGHBOR ASSISTED WITH JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE 3 TIMES IN TOTAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,384.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,384 miles reported. Look up ODI 11374842 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11395228 · 2021-02-08 (February 8, 2021)
MY TIRE BLEW OUT ON BACK PASS A GET SIDE I ONLY HAVE 9500 MILES THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED AT 5000 BOUGHT SEPT 18. THE DEALERSHIP SAID MY TIRES WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY THE MANUFACTPRER CARRIES WARRANTY I CALLED THEM THEY SAID YES IS WARRANTIED BUT EVERY CAR I GRAY TO TAKE IT TO REPLACE THEY WANT TO BE PAID AND SAYS ITS ROAD HAZARD THE SIDEWALL HAS A I INCH HORIZONTAL SLIT IN IT I DIDN'T RUN OVER ANYTHING AND THE TIRES HAVE THREE YEAR WARRANTY. SO WHO DO I GET TO REPLACE AND HONOR WARRANTY THE DAME TORR IN 16 IS RECALLED DO TO THIS TYPE…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11395228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11408450 · 2021-04-16 (April 16, 2021)
WAS TURNING A CORNER AND MY CAR LOST CONTROL AND MESSED UP THE FRONT END
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11408450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11434640 · 2021-09-28 (September 28, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the front passenger tire has had become defective; once for a blowout and another for excessive tread wear. Due to the failure, the contact has had multiple tire replacements; however, the failure had returned after each repair. The contact believed that the failure was caused by a defective tie rod. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and had been informed that her tie rods were fine and could find no failure with the vehicle; the contact did not …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11434640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11446213 · 2022-01-04 (January 4, 2022)
Toyota dealership confirmed cup holder within console allowed liquid to leak within the cup holder down underneath into the console which shorted out the communication computer. The cup holders do not have a barrier to keep liquids within this area and will allow liquid to escape into the lower console. When the liquid leaked into that area and later trying to start my car I received a message stating key fob malfunction and to review the owners manual. Toyota said to drive it to their repair shop, but it would not start and had to get a tow…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11446213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11457570 · 2022-03-21 (March 21, 2022)
Faulty CVT transmission, known issue, failed before 90,000 miles. CVT Transmision is supposed to not need servicing, i.e. fluid change, therefore, no service to transmision was done prior.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11457570 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11497522 · 2022-12-15 (December 15, 2022)
One tire blowout less than 2k miles, Sidewall and tread on all other tires, not holding air, losing traction causing lose of control and hydroplaning 215/60 17R Pro Continental
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11497522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11637056 · 2025-01-20 (January 20, 2025)
CVT TRANSMISSION - IT CAN GO OUT AT ANY TIME - YES - YES - NO, JUST LOUD NOISE
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11637056 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V877000 · Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Reported: 2019-12-11 (December 11, 2019)
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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
NHTSA campaign record ↗