KnownCarProblems2019 Toyota C-HR Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota C-HR, most often about the transmission (57% of complaints, typically around 87,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about C-HR model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2019 Toyota C-HR problems
Transmission
65 complaints · 57%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: axle hubs.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at faster speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating, with an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a squeaking sound coming from the rear suspension of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 18v710000 (power train); however, the VIN was not…
Other or unspecified
33 complaints · 29%Engine
9 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was sputtering while driving after 20 minutes of driving. Their vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there was no…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. On another occasion, there was a tire blowout while driving 70 MPH. The contact replaced the battery, and the instrument panel displayed several warning lights, including the check engine, lane assist, and forward…
Electrical
7 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Started my car and the check engine light came on car said to bring to dealer. When I was bringing my car to the dealer suddenly my whole dash lit up and my car started to drive strange. The dealer thought it was my gas cap, but I made them check my car and it was rodent damage to the wires. They said this is common…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked at a shopping center when she attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called automotive roadside assistance who arrived and jumped…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking.
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 4%While sitting stationary in the driveway, 4500 miles on the vehicle one morning I noticed a large crack had appeared across the windshield, the crack originated at the top edge of the windshield approximately 52 cm from right side and 61.5 cm from left side, traveling downward approximately 12 cm before entering a…
Speed control
4 complaints · 4%Brakes
4 complaints · 4%The contact owned a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving east bound, saw a vehicle traveling south bound from a stop. The contact's vehicle crashed into the passenger door of the other vehicle, jumped a curb and kept going. The contact stated that the brake assist did not work and even though her…
1- occassion #1 I made a slow right turn into a parking space at walgreens. I pressed the brake, the pedal went to the floor, the vehicle continued forward, jumped the curb and was stopped by a fence about 4 feet in front of the curb. No harm done. 2- I made a slow right turn into a parking space at sonic, the pedal…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Toyota C-HR recalls
Seat belts: buckle assembly
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: axle hubs
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Toyota C-HR
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (65 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); other or unspecified (33 complaints); engine (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 11, 2019 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Toyota C-HR?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about C-HR model year since 2000, with 114 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.