How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have?

NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2018 C-HR, which is 10% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Toyota C-HR electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 C-HR.

At what mileage do 2018 C-HR electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 C-HR is 21,000 miles.

Did electrical complaints cause crashes or fires on the 2018 C-HR?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to the reported electrical system complaints for the 2018 C-HR.

How does the 2018 C-HR compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 C-HR has 31 electrical complaints at a 10% share, higher than 2019 (8 complaints, 7%), 2020 (5 complaints, 8%), 2021 (5 complaints, 15%), and 2022 (0 complaints, 0%).

2018 Toyota C-HR Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Toyota C-HR, 10% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 21,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 31; 10% of 320
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 21,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report a warning for "abnormal voltage steering power low" that makes the steering wheel suddenly heavy and hard to turn, sometimes while merging onto a freeway.
Some describe the electric parking brake malfunctioning and getting stuck engaged, which prevents rear brake pad and rotor service.
Others report the vehicle failing to start with multiple simultaneous warnings, including brake override malfunction and drive-start control malfunction messages.
A parasitic battery drain has been reported, where the dash display resets to default and the vehicle needs a jump start to run.
Some owners note the backup camera display turning blue intermittently when shifting into reverse.
One complaint describes an electrical fault triggered by rain that clears front sensor errors and is accompanied by shaking at highway speeds.

When 2018 Toyota C-HR electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2018, latest Aug 27, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2020 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Toyota C-HR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by C-HR model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201831 (10%)
20198 (7%)
20205 (8%)
20215 (15%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have?: NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2018 C-HR, which is 10% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Toyota C-HR electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 C-HR.
At what mileage do 2018 C-HR electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2018 C-HR is 21,000 miles.
Did electrical complaints cause crashes or fires on the 2018 C-HR?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to the reported electrical system complaints for the 2018 C-HR.
How does the 2018 C-HR compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 C-HR has 31 electrical complaints at a 10% share, higher than 2019 (8 complaints, 7%), 2020 (5 complaints, 8%), 2021 (5 complaints, 15%), and 2022 (0 complaints, 0%).