Toyota · C-HR · 2019
2019 Toyota C-HR
3
Recalls
85
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2019 Toyota C-HR has 3 recalls and 85 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (38 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2019 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 38 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- 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 2019 Toyota C-HR currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 85 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 (38), unknown or other (15), visibility/wiper (4).
- Vehicle
- 2019 Toyota C-HR
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 85
- 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
14.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 19V877000December 11, 2019
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V244000March 27, 2019
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V710000October 11, 2018
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
85 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 16, 2026
Transmitted failed, this car is national wide scam, there are thousands of people with the same problem
POWER TRAIN
Mar 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was associated wi...
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POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2026
Transmission failure, parking brake won’t release, most if not all driver assist features don’t work. Car is undriveable at 110,000 miles.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 20, 2026
CVT transmission bearing noise
POWER TRAIN
Feb 12, 2026
Car started making high pitch noise when moving, it is the CVT transmission failing at 125k miles. Toyota describe the CVT fluid as lifetime and no recommended maintenance required.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 2, 2026
Noticed a humming noise and took my vehicle in to Toyota lacrosse. They told me the transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of 10,000 dollars . No warning lights . No current safety issues .
POWER TRAIN
Jan 16, 2026
The transmission went out of my 2019 Toyota CHR due to bearing failure
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 13, 2026
My 2019 Toyota CHR has only 82,000 mileage, and already required by the dealer to change the transmission which costs a lot
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 injuryJan 8, 2026
My cvt transmission carrier bearing has went bad in my vehicle. Not only have these bearings been one of the main conplaints, this vehicle has several recalls. And which the recall for the precondition system has went bad in mine months ago. I was driving home when suddenly my ca...
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POWER TRAIN
Jan 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?
The 2019 Toyota C-HR has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA has received 85 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Toyota C-HR.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
The 2019 Toyota C-HR received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2019 Toyota C-HR are power train (38 reports), unknown or other (15 reports), visibility/wiper (4 reports).
Does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2019 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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