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Electrical system: propulsion system
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2026 Toyota C-HRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota C-HR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Toyota C-HR has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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
2026 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
2026 Toyota C-HR safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA C-HR SUV BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What C-HR owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1.The vehicle’s 12-volt battery/electrical system has malfunctioned. The battery became completely discharged after the vehicle was sitting for approximately one day, leaving me unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2026 Toyota C-HR, and I was extremely concerned because I had no reasonable…
The 12 Volt battery failed and the car was therefore not responsive after it was parked for 1 week. Had to jump start the car at 1AM. The car is brand new (purchased in June 2026). The battery should obviously not fail so soon. The dealer confirmed that the battery failed test with a DCA tester and…
After 4 weeks of purchasing the car with only 500 miles, car's 12 volt battery drained, and car wouldn't turn on, had to have it towed to toyota dealer they had it for 3 weeks and couldn't figure out where parasitic drain was coming from, they replaced 12 volt battery kept car for few days and it…
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