How common are transmission problems on the 2020 Toyota C-HR?

NHTSA lists 47 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 C-HR, which is 76% of the 62 total complaints filed for this model year.

At what mileage do 2020 C-HR transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Toyota C-HR transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 C-HR.

Are transmission complaints worse for the 2020 C-HR than other model years?

The 2020 C-HR's transmission share is 76% of its complaints, higher than the 66% for 2018, 55% for 2019, and 47% for 2021, based on NHTSA data.

Did any 2020 C-HR transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the reported transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 C-HR.

2020 Toyota C-HR Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 47 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 Toyota C-HR, 76% of all 62 complaints filed for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 80,000. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 47; 76% of 62
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a grinding or whining noise coming from the CVT transmission, often described as changing pitch with acceleration and deceleration.
Some describe the transmission jerking or losing power during acceleration, including while merging or passing, which owners call a safety hazard.
Several owners report a slipping or worn transmission belt diagnosed by a dealer, sometimes requiring full transmission replacement.
Multiple owners describe hesitation or delay when shifting into gear, paired with elevated RPM before the vehicle upshifts.
A few owners report sudden or complete transmission failure with no prior warning lights, including cases where the transmission failed again after an earlier replacement.

When 2020 Toyota C-HR transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 21, 2022, latest Sep 9, 2026.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (8).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Toyota C-HR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 2020 Toyota C-HR?: NHTSA lists 47 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 C-HR, which is 76% of the 62 total complaints filed for this model year.
At what mileage do 2020 C-HR transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Toyota C-HR transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 C-HR.
Are transmission complaints worse for the 2020 C-HR than other model years?: The 2020 C-HR's transmission share is 76% of its complaints, higher than the 66% for 2018, 55% for 2019, and 47% for 2021, based on NHTSA data.
Did any 2020 C-HR transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the reported transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2020 C-HR.