repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Toyota C-HRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota C-HR, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-244 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota C-HR has problems
117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine
7Electrical system
6Forward collision avoidance
5Visibility/wiper
4Service brakes
4Vehicle speed control
2Structure
2Fuel/propulsion system
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 67 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Toyota C-HR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
12 owners mentioned a cost$11,500median
Middle half: $10,375 – $14,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other C-HR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C-HR median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Toyota C-HR safety ratings
2019 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What C-HR owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We purchased this vehicle from a local dealer brand new. It was titled in my father in-laws name but now ours (hence 2 owners on vin). at 108,XXX miles, we began to experience loud grumbling. We took it to a Toyota Dealer and it was diagnosed as "catastrophic transmission failure". They wanted $11k…
The CVT had castrophic failure on the highway. Yes you may inspect it. Thankfully myself and my daughter were not injured, but it stalled out going 70 mph on the freeway and cars were speeding around us to avoid impaling us from behind. I was able to get it off the road and tow it home. There were…
Subject: Formal Vehicle Safety Complaint — Premature CVT Transmission Failure in 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Vehicle: 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Component: Power Train — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Mileage at Diagnosis: Approximately 105,000 miles Diagnosing Dealership: Lodi Toyota,…
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