2021 Toyota C-HR Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#4 most-complained of 5 C-HR years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2021 Toyota C-HR ranks 4th of 5 model years with a complaint index of 25 and a "Good" verdict, well below the 2018 (100) and 2019 (75) model years. NHTSA lists 34 complaints, 1 recall, and 3 crashes with no fires or deaths for this year.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 27 city / 31 hwy
Top 2021 Toyota C-HR problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (47%)
- Other6 (18%)
- Electrical System5 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (15%)
- Engine3 (9%)
- Seat Belts3 (9%)
- Airbags2 (6%)
- Brakes2 (6%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners describe the pre-collision system failing to detect obstacles, including one case where the car did not brake before hitting a deer.
- Some report the forward collision warning triggering false alerts and sudden automatic braking with no obstacle present.
- Several owners say the brake pedal did not stop the vehicle in time during low-speed driving, leading to a collision.
- After windshield replacement, some owners found the LTA, RTA, and pre-collision systems failed to recalibrate and stayed illuminated.
- A few owners report unexpected acceleration while parking at low speeds.
- Owners mention excessive fuel consumption and unexplained warning lights, including a "Service Vehicle Now" message that a mechanic could not diagnose.
2021 Toyota C-HR recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V107000Feb 24, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras36,558 vehicles
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.
Risk: An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2021 Toyota C-HR fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2021 compared with other C-HR years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Toyota C-HR reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 C-HR has a complaint index of 25, ranking 4th out of 5 model years, and carries a "Good" verdict relative to other C-HR years.
- What problems does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have?
- NHTSA complaints center on transmission and powertrain issues (47% of complaints), followed by electrical system problems (15%) and collision avoidance/camera faults (15%), including pre-collision system failures.
- Does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 22V107000) covers a radar sensor that was not activated during production, making the pre-collision system inoperative. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2021 C-HR compare to other years?
- The 2021 model year has a much lower complaint index (25) than the 2018 (100) and 2019 (75) years, which are rated "Avoid," and is close in ranking to the 2020 model (50, "Caution").
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
- EPA rates it at 29 mpg combined (27 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250.