2021 Toyota C-HR Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota C-HR.

20202022
Complaints
39
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Toyota C-HR Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:54,764 mi
#33 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota C-HR.

Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,764
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Toyota C-HR

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~36,558 vehicles.

22V107000Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar
~36,558 affected

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.

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2021 Toyota C-HR — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Toyota C-HR reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Toyota C-HR has 39 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (9 complaints); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 54,764 mi); Seat Belt Issues (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,764 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota C-HR include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 36,558 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Toyota C-HR?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota C-HR reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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