Toyota · C-HR · 2018
2018 Toyota C-HR
1
Recall
262
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall and 262 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (151 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2018 Toyota C-HR page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 151 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2018 Toyota C-HR reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2018 Toyota C-HR currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 262 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (151), unknown or other (22), engine (9).
- Vehicle
- 2018 Toyota C-HR
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 262
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.2% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 17V717000November 15, 2017
PARKING BRAKE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy Status
Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.
Owner Complaints
262 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 14, 2026
Transmission issue per car dealer
POWER TRAIN
Apr 8, 2026
When you give the car gas the car starts to rumble. Sounds like gears slipping or grinding. Brought car to Price LeBlanc Toyota in Baton Rouge, LA where car was purchased and service department stated nothing was wrong and that noise had stopped. When driving car home noise was w...
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POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2026
The transmission in this specific car model for not only me, but others as well always have problems and go out at any time. Dealership won’t help with me having my warranty go out even tho it’s a notorious problem. Typically costs over 10k in in repairs of replacing the transmis...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 6, 2026
It’s the transmission failure, most owners have complained about the same issues and Toyota ain’t doing nothing about it
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2026
Whirring noise, something loose in transmission - many cases of this but no recall or recourse to fix a defect
POWER TRAIN
Mar 31, 2026
On 3/31/2026, SUDDEN Power train failure occurred with 122k miles.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 27, 2026
The CVT transmission failed on my 2018 Toyota C-HR, which I purchased in 2022. The vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic on a day with elevated temperatures while my special needs child was a passenger, creating an immediately life-threatening situation. The car showed no sign...
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POWER TRAIN
Mar 20, 2026
The 2018 Toyota C-HR has a known continuously variable transmission (CVT) defect. Toyota should extend its powertrain warranty to cover failures of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) on the model.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 18, 2026
Complete transmission failure.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 22, 2026
My transmission broke down, There have been multiple reports of CVT transmission failures. Toyota experimented with a new transmission in the 2017-2020 CH-r models. No disclosures were attached. Replacements are the only option for this repair. Toyota is charging between $10,000-...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have?
The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA has received 262 owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Toyota C-HR.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
The 2018 Toyota C-HR received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota C-HR?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2018 Toyota C-HR are power train (151 reports), unknown or other (22 reports), engine (9 reports).
Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2018 Toyota C-HR. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.