Toyota · C-HR · 2021
2021 Toyota C-HR
1
Recall
26
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2021 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall and 26 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (8 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2021 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 8 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 2021 Toyota C-HR currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 26 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 (8), unknown or other (4), electrical system,forward collision avoidance (2).
- Vehicle
- 2021 Toyota C-HR
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 26
- 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: 22V107000February 24, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
26 totalPOWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2026
My transmission went out on my 2021 C-HR. The problem is, Toyota continued making and selling the car after they knew there was an issue. The 2018 and 19 models had transmission recalls, but they failed to fix the issue and continued to let others purchase a vehicle that was goin...
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POWER TRAIN
Jan 15, 2026
I was told that the bearing was going out in the transmission. Toyota is charging $11,000 to replace it. Seems to be a common occurrence amongst these vehicles.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 14, 2026
The transmission all of a sudden started making a whistling noise. Took it to the shop for them to tell me the transmission is bad and needs replaced.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 5, 2026
Our family vehicle is barely 5 years old with a little over 100k miles driven and is already in need of a transmission. We invested in a Toyota because they are known for being reliable and efficient cars but now are expected to either pay 8-10k or use the C-HR as a paltry down p...
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POWER TRAIN
Dec 17, 2025
Electrical failure of the transmission. No inciting incident. Confirmed by the dealership who has done all maintenance on the vehicle. Vehicle suddenly cannot go above 25mph and will not shift gears. Vehicle has approx 60k miles on it.
ENGINE
Dec 1, 2025
My 2021 CHR, that I purchased in March 2021 with 11 miles on it, started making a noise when driving in December 2025 so I took it in to Street Toyota in Amarillo, TX on 12-27-2025. It was confirmed that the automatic transaxle needed to be replaced and it would cost $15,653.58 t...
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POWER TRAIN
Oct 24, 2025
Bought car December 2024 with 54,557 miles and had it inspected at time of purchase; inspection was fine. Car started making odd noise last week, so I took it in for an oil change and they ran diagnostics and determined it needs the transmission replaced, having 67,764 miles. Mec...
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POWER TRAIN
Sep 24, 2025
Transmission went out at 40 thousand miles.this car has been serviced and maintaned as directed. No rough use what so every.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 3, 2025
Original owner. Vehicle has internal failure of transaxle at exactly 60,000 miles. All routine services for the life of the car has been completed by a Toyota dealer.
POWER TRAIN
May 19, 2025
Transmission failure. Required service visits always on time with no indication of any problems. After a noticeable change in the vehicle drive and noise from the engine, the vehicle was immediately brought to the dealer service center for inspection. The dealer confirmed transm...
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have?
The 2021 Toyota C-HR has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA has received 26 owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Toyota C-HR.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
The 2021 Toyota C-HR received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2021 Toyota C-HR are power train (8 reports), unknown or other (4 reports), electrical system,forward collision avoidance (2 reports).
Does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2021 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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