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Toyota C-HR VIN Check

NHTSA holds 537 owner complaints on the Toyota C-HR from 85 production runs; the worst run has 33, the typical one 6.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 537 complaints · 85 runs · 2018–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported C-HR run is NMTKHMBX0JR (2018 builds) with 33 complaints, 5.2× the typical run. Power train problems make up 56% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 15.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for C-HR model years 2018–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota C-HR has 85 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 28% of every C-HR complaint on file.

FIG.01·Toyota C-HR — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
NMTKHMBX0JR••••••201833——
NMTKHMBX8JR••••••2018334—
NMTKHMBX4JR••••••201828——
NMTKHMBX9JR••••••201827——
NMTKHMBX6JR••••••2018271—
NMTKHMBX1JR••••••2018262—
NMTKHMBX5JR••••••201826——
NMTKHMBXXJR••••••2018251—
NMTKHMBX7JR••••••201824——
NMTKHMBX2JR••••••201823——
NMTKHMBX3JR••••••2018221—
NMTKHMBXXLR••••••202010——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 73 C-HR runs has 10 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 40 C-HR VINs so far, most often 2018, 2019, 2020 builds; 13 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Toyota C-HR the gap between build years is 8.6×: a 2018 car draws 15.4 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.8.

FIG.02·Toyota C-HR — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2022133—
20211.833183
20203.365201
20195111223
201815.4324219
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2018 at 15.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 56% of everything Toyota C-HR owners report: Power Train, 345 of 537 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Toyota C-HR — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train3454—
Unknown Or Other89——
Engine55——
Electrical System47——
Service Brakes292—
Forward Collision Avoidance292—
Vehicle Speed Control111—
Air Bags88—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Toyota C-HR; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Toyota C-HR — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
19V877000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly2019–2020
26V570000Electrical System:propulsion System2026
22V107000Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar2021
18V710000Power Train:axle Hubs2019
19V244000Equipment:other:labels2019
17V717000Parking Brake2018
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The C-HR against its rivals

The C-HR draws 6.3 complaints per production run; the Subaru WRX 1.3, the Genesis G70 1.6 and the Volkswagen Golf R 1.2. That is the highest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Toyota C-HR VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Toyota C-HR537856.33%
Subaru WRX2802211.37.5%
Genesis G70139871.68.6%
Volkswagen Golf R75631.21.3%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 537 reports on the Toyota C-HR, 3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Toyota C-HR — complaint severity
OutcomeToyota C-HRAll vehicles
Complaints filed5371,115,966
Involved a crash16 (3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1458,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 48% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota C-HR share of that is 537 complaints over 85 runs, 0.05% of everything on record.

Everything on the Toyota C-HR
Recalls9 campaignsFuel economy117 mpg bestReliability5.0/5Common problems539 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space19 cu ftUsed prices275 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2018–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Toyota C-HR VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 537 NHTSA complaints from 85 C-HR runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which C-HR production run has the most complaints?

NMTKHMBX0JR, a 2018 build, with 33 complaints. The typical C-HR run has 6.3.

Which C-HR years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 15.4 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.

Does the C-HR get more complaints than the Subaru WRX?

Yes: 6.3 complaints per production run for the C-HR against 1.3 for the Subaru WRX.

How many C-HR complaints involve a crash?

3% of 537 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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