2020 TOYOTA C-HR Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

POWER TRAIN

17 complaints

Purchased a used 2020 Toyota CH-R at Fairless Motors in the Philadelphia, PA area. As I was driving homw, noise at front right began. Took to mechanic as per dealer's request and was diagnosed with a transmission failure that required a complete replacement at $11,500. I purchased the car for $20,000, only drove it for one day and am now stuck making $500 per month payments for a car that does not run

Dec 13, 2025

Transmission went out dropping daughter off at school.

Dec 11, 2025

The bearing in the transmission has failed at 92384k miles. This is a known issue and Toyota has not issued a recall. My car is currently at the dealership I am waiting to hear if it's to be repaired or replaced.

Dec 10, 2025

CAR STARTED MAKING A HUMMING, WHINING TYPE NOISE. I WORK OUT OF TOWN SO WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO GET VEHICLE IN TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATED THAT IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. AND THE COST WAS OVER $10000 TO FIX. THIS IS A 5 YEAR OLD CAR!!! I STILL OWE $7000 ON THE CAR!!! I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER CAR PAYMENT TO KEEP MY CAR GOING!!! I STARTED TO LOOK THINGS UP AND WE TOOK CAR TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE. THEY LOOKED IN TO IT AND STATED YES THE TRANISMISSION NEEDS REPLACED. THEY COULD ONLY FIND 1 OF THE PIECES NEEDED TO FIX TRANSMISSION. THEY ARE CHARGING $9000 ON IT. I CANT AFFORD TO BE DOING ALL OF THIS! HARD PART IS 5 YEARS AGO I WAS IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT BEING HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK. I HAD A CHR AT THE TIME. IT IS UNKOWN HOW I LIVED THROUGH EVERYTHING. THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. ODDLY ENOUGH THE DEALERSHIP ENDED UP GETTING A CHR THE WAS THE SAME AS MINE JUST NEWER. IT WAS MEANT FOR US TO GET THE VEHICLE. THIS CAR SAVED MY LIFE. SO WE BUY THE NEW CHR AND NOW THIS!!! I WAS OUT OF WORK FOR MONTHS, AND MEDICAL BILLS ARE ASTRONOMICAL!! PLEASE HELP! MY HUSBAND NAME IS [XXX] , THE VEHICLE WILL BE UNDER HIS NAME INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Nov 13, 2025

The CVT transmission has a faulty bearing and it will fail within the next 30,000 miles. Toyota refuses to replace my transmission to the newer, better variant.

Nov 01, 2025

+ 12 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

I was driving on the highway, roughly going 70-75 miles an hour, and as i began to exit the highway the check engine lights on the dashboard came on and the vehicle seized up. Upon inspection at the Toyota Dealership, they said that the transmission has been broken, as well as shrapnel metal being in the axles of the front wheel drive, stopping the car from moving. As i was stuck on the exit of the highway, NTTA was forced to block the exit as well as tow my car to the nearest parking lot, causing traffic jams on the highway. Upon research I found that issues with the transmission is not uncommon in this vehicle.

Dec 09, 2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

The collision system turns off with the bad weather and the very bad transmission failure at 95 thousand mills

Sep 28, 2025

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I was told by dealership that my transmission needs replaced. As per Reddit, this year make and model has had many issues with transmissions needing to be replaced as soon as 50,000 miles. I’m not understanding why there has not been a recall on these specific transmissions. Dealership is wanting to charge me $12,000 for replacement. I don’t have that type of money especially when I owe $17,000 still on this car. Plz help me or I’m going to be out a vehicle and extreme debt if I can’t get this fixed. Also, I replaced my brakes already twice in the past couple years which is not normal at all, I don’t drive vehicle tech less nor has it ever been I wreck. Dealership is saying they need replacement again. Plz plz help me.

Sep 15, 2025

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

Transmission noise Acceleration issues

Sep 14, 2025

SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

1. The rear seat belts are malfunctioning. At times, they fasten properly, while at other times they fail to do so. 2. The warning light on the information board intermittently activates and deactivates. 3. IMPORTANT: The transmission system emits a dreadful noise. As the speed rises, the noise intensifies. It remains constant. Driving this vehicle makes me feel UNSAFE! I am worried for my safety and the safety of others.

Sep 04, 2025

TIRES

1 complaint

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

Dec 15, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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. They fixed the key ignition issue and the next day same communication error, took car back and they realized it was from the liquid that leaked from the cup holder. Who has cup holders that are not leak-proof above a computer? Or at least put a shield around the computer so the liquid doesn’t short it out?

Jan 04, 2022

STEERING,TIRES

1 complaint

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 agree with the assessment. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Sep 28, 2021

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

WAS TURNING A CORNER AND MY CAR LOST CONTROL AND MESSED UP THE FRONT END

Apr 16, 2021

Crash: 1

STEERING,WHEELS

1 complaint

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 OF TREAD RIPPING AWAY FROM RIM 215 60R 16 MY TIRE IS SAME BUT 17

Feb 08, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES

1 complaint

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.

Nov 16, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2020 TOYOTA C-HR have?

The 2020 TOYOTA C-HR currently has 28 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2020 TOYOTA C-HR?

The most common problems reported for the 2020 TOYOTA C-HR are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2020 TOYOTA C-HR problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2020 TOYOTA C-HR comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.