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Sensing system: radar
Risk. An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Toyota C-HRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota C-HR, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-107 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Toyota C-HR has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Power train
5Electrical system
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Lane departure
2Service brakes
55 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2021 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
2021 Toyota C-HR safety ratings
2021 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
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.
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…
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…
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.
Own a 2021 C-HR?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.