How common are transmission problems on the 2019 Toyota C-HR?

NHTSA has logged 61 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 C-HR, which is 55% of all complaints filed for this model year, out of 110 total.

At what mileage do 2019 C-HR transmissions typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 87,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota C-HR CVT transmission?

There is a related recall, campaign 18V710000, but it addresses insufficiently tightened rear axle hub bearing bolts, not the CVT bearing failures owners describe in complaints.

Did any 2019 C-HR transmission complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash among the 61 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.

How does the 2019 C-HR compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2018 C-HR had 212 complaints in this area (66% share) and the 2020 C-HR had 47 complaints (76% share), so the 2019 model's 61 complaints and 55% share are lower than both.

2019 Toyota C-HR Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 61 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Toyota C-HR, 55% of all complaints filed for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 87,000. A related recall (18V710000) covers a separate rear axle hub bearing bolt issue, not the CVT bearing failures owners describe.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 61; 55% of 110 complaints
All complaints this year: 110
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

CVT transmission develops a whirring or humming noise that grows louder over time, often before any dashboard warning light appears.
Owners report the CVT bearing wearing out prematurely, sometimes requiring full transmission replacement rather than a bearing-only repair.
Some drivers describe jerking or shuddering from the transmission that they felt created a safety risk in traffic.
A few complaints describe sudden, complete loss of power while driving due to internal CVT failure, leaving the vehicle stranded on the road.
One complaint describes metal shavings appearing in the transmission fluid tied to a faulty joint, with failures reported between roughly 75,000 and 120,000 miles.
One report describes the vehicle reversing out of a driveway on its own while parked with the engine running, resulting in a crash.

When 2019 Toyota C-HR transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2018, latest Sep 23, 2026.

61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Toyota C-HR

NHTSA 18V710000Oct 11, 2018Transmission & Powertrain681 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by C-HR model year

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

2018212 (66%)
201961 (55%)
202047 (76%)
202116 (47%)
20223 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2019 Toyota C-HR?: NHTSA has logged 61 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 C-HR, which is 55% of all complaints filed for this model year, out of 110 total.
At what mileage do 2019 C-HR transmissions typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 87,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota C-HR CVT transmission?: There is a related recall, campaign 18V710000, but it addresses insufficiently tightened rear axle hub bearing bolts, not the CVT bearing failures owners describe in complaints.
Did any 2019 C-HR transmission complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash among the 61 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2019 C-HR compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2018 C-HR had 212 complaints in this area (66% share) and the 2020 C-HR had 47 complaints (76% share), so the 2019 model's 61 complaints and 55% share are lower than both.