KnownCarProblems2021 Toyota C-HR Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota C-HR, most often about the transmission (46% of complaints). It is 4th of 6 C-HR model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2021 Toyota C-HR problems
Transmission
16 complaints · 46%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota ch-r. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound that progressively became louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 20%Rear windshield spontaneously shattered in the mid-day sun, along entire length of both sides of the windshield. Car has not been driven in several days, and was sitting stationary in the driveway at the time. No evidence of disturbance in the surrounding area.
Electrical
5 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that upon having the windshield replaced, the technician was unable to connect the lta, rta, and the pre-collision system. The contact stated that the lta, rta, and pre-collision system intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the message "service vehicle now" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: assist, warnings, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that upon having the windshield replaced, the technician was unable to connect the lta, rta, and the pre-collision system. The contact stated that the lta, rta, and pre-collision system intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
The contact owned a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, she collided with a deer attempting to cross the freeway. The contact stated that the collision was the result of the pre-collision avoidance system failing to activate. Both driver-side and passenger-side air bags were deployed. No…
Seat belts
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, while depressing the brake pedal the failed to stop and the vehicle and crashed into a brick mailbox. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed, and the front driver side seat belt failed to retract. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Toyota C-HR recalls
Driver assistance: radar
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2021 Toyota C-HR
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (16 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2022 (driver assistance). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Toyota C-HR?
- It is 4th of 6 C-HR model years by number of complaints, with 35 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.