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2020 Toyota C-HR Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
7,384miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Toyota C-HR, 8% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,384 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving on the highway, roughly going 70-75 miles an hour, and as i began to exit the highway the check engine lights on the dashboard came on and the vehicle seized up. Upon inspection at the Toyota Dealership, they said that the transmission has been broken, as well as shrapnel metal being in the axles of the front wheel drive, stopping the car from moving. As i was stuck on the exit of the highway, NTTA was forced to block the exit as well as tow my car to the nearest parking lot, causing traffic jams on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704010, filed 2025-12

“Toyota dealership confirmed cup holder within console allowed liquid to leak within the cup holder down underneath into the console which shorted out the communication computer. The cup holders do not have a barrier to keep liquids within this area and will allow liquid to escape into the lower console. When the liquid leaked into that area and later trying to start my car I received a message stating key fob malfunction and to review the owners manual. Toyota said to drive it to their repair shop, but it would not start and had to get a tow. …”

NHTSA complaint #11446213, filed 2022-01

“The motor mounts broke when it hit a pothole and that snapped the wiring harness which caused the transmission to shift. Toyota dealership says it needs a new CVT transmission replacement. The engine has shifting issues. My insurance adjusters believe that the transmission failure is due to wear and tear, but the car did not have issues before the pothole. There were and are no warning lights or messages prior to and after the incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11738452, filed 2026-05

“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the low tire pressure and another unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that her neighbor assisted with jump starting the vehicle. The contact stated she had experienced the failure 3 times in total. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,384.”

NHTSA complaint #11374842, filed 2020-11, 7,384 miles

“Cvt transmission fails for no reason on a new car could be very dangerous for us and other on the road i think toyota should be responsible and resolve this issue”

NHTSA complaint #11711562, filed 2026-01

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026563%
2021514%
202058%
201976%
2018299%

Other parts of the 2020 Toyota C-HR

Transmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Toyota C-HR

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology