The Toyota C-HR spans 2018–2026 with 8 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 5.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2018, 2019, 2020 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2023, 2024, 2025. It delivers up to 117 mpg combined and 5-star NHTSA safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Toyota C-HR is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2018 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Toyota C-HR VIN — every digit explained
Every Toyota C-HR carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Toyota and the country it was built in (real Toyota codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this C-HR.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- JapanJT2 · JT3 · JT4 · JT5 · JT6 · JT8
- USA4T1 · 4T3 · 4T4 · 58A · 5TB · 5TD
- Canada2T1 · 2T2 · 2T3
- Mexico3TM · 3TY
- TurkeyNMT
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your C-HR, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Toyota C-HR have?
The Toyota C-HR has 8 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2018–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2021 Toyota C-HR recalls 1
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles. The radar sensor may not have been activated during production, making the pre-collision system (PCS) inoperative.
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.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and activate the radar sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA02.
2020 Toyota C-HR recalls 1
Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. 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.
2019 Toyota C-HR recalls 3
Equipment:other:labels
What's wrong. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Power Train:axle Hubs
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.
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.
Fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Y.
Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. 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.
2018 Toyota C-HR recalls 1
Parking Brake
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk. If the EPB cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "Park."
Fix. Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.
Best and worst years for the Toyota C-HR
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 9 tracked years, the worst years are 2018, 2019, 2020 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2023, 2024, 2025.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 C-HR | Power Train | Avoid | |
| 2019 C-HR | Power Train | Avoid | |
| 2020 C-HR | Power Train | Avoid | |
| 2021 C-HR | Power Train | Average | |
| 2022 C-HR | Power Train | Average | |
| 2023 C-HR | — | Best | |
| 2024 C-HR | — | Best | |
| 2025 C-HR | — | Best | |
| 2026 C-HR | Electrical System | Average |
What are the most common Toyota C-HR problems?
The most-reported Toyota C-HR problems are Seats (2 reports), Tires (4 reports) and Engine (52 reports) — out of 481 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Toyota C-HR specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Toyota C-HR. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Toyota C-HR window sticker.
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How the C-HR's size changed by generation:
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 173″ | 71″ | 62″ | 104″ | 3,300 lb |
| 2018 | 174″ | 71″ | 62″ | 104″ | 3,300 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Toyota C-HR cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the C-HR holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 86 cu ft of passenger volume and 19 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Toyota C-HR tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Toyota C-HR get?
The Toyota C-HR returns up to 117 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $650/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2022 Toyota C-HR (2L 4-cyl) gets 29 mpg combined and costs about $2,150/yr to fuel, emitting 305 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10, smog 3/10) — that's about $250 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 C-HR | 27 | 31 | $2,150 | 305 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2021 C-HR | 27 | 31 | $2,150 | 305 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2020 C-HR | 27 | 31 | $2,150 | 305 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2019 C-HR | 27 | 31 | $2,150 | 305 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2018 C-HR | 27 | 31 | $2,150 | 305 | 3/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
The 2026 Toyota C-HR gets 117 MPGe and costs about $650/yr to fuel — that's about $7,750 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 C-HR | 127 | 107 | $650 | — | — | Electric |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the C-HR stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this C-HR's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Toyota C-HR have? Power & range
The Toyota C-HR is offered with 2 powertrains — 2L 4-cyl, Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | AWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Toyota C-HR cost to own?
A used Toyota C-HR sells for a median of about $21,995 for a 2022 — most listed between $21,995 and $22,995, from 54 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 C-HR | $21,995–$22,995 | 3 | |
| 2021 C-HR | $12,995–$17,995 | 8 | |
| 2020 C-HR | $15,000–$19,999 | 6 | |
| 2019 C-HR | $9,500–$20,990 | 16 | |
| 2018 C-HR | $9,995–$15,900 | 21 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a C-HR is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Toyota C-HR holds its value well. A typical example keeps roughly 56% of its value after five years — losing about 44% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 84% | $25,200 | −$4,800 |
| Year 2 | 76% | $22,800 | −$7,200 |
| Year 3 | 68% | $20,400 | −$9,600 |
| Year 4 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 5 | 56% | $16,800 | −$13,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this C-HR loses about 44% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $3,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the C-HR ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Toyota C-HR to insure?
A Toyota C-HR costs about $1,429 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 1% below the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (99, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the C-HR's HLDI loss index. See Toyota insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Toyota C-HR safe?
The Toyota C-HR earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 C-HR | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2021 C-HR | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2020 C-HR | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2019 C-HR | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2018 C-HR | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.
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How many miles does a Toyota C-HR last?
A well-maintained Toyota C-HR typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 5.0/5.
Check your Toyota C-HR’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this C-HR’s VIN free →All Toyota C-HR model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Toyota C-HR — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 C-HR | 1 recall | — | |
| 2025 C-HR | 0 | — | |
| 2024 C-HR | 0 | — | |
| 2023 C-HR | 0 | — | |
| 2022 C-HR | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2021 C-HR | 1 recall | ★★★★★ | |
| 2020 C-HR | 1 recall | ★★★★★ | |
| 2019 C-HR | 3 recalls | ★★★★★ | |
| 2018 C-HR | 1 recall | ★★★★★ |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the C-HR?
By owner-complaint volume, 2018, 2019, 2020 drew the most reports. 2023, 2024, 2025 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the C-HR have?
8 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2018–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the C-HR get?
Up to 117 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
Is the C-HR safe?
The C-HR earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.
How many miles does a C-HR last?
A well-maintained C-HR typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the C-HR reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the C-HR is 5.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Toyota C-HR warranty?
New Toyota models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Toyota dealer.
Where is the Toyota C-HR made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your C-HR's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Toyota may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the C-HR have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.