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Toyota C-HRModel year report

2021 Toyota C-HR Problems

Compared with other Toyota C-HR years

Typical for this model

40/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
36filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,764miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Toyota C-HR (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota C-HR. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 17 complaints (47% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and electrical system (5). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,764 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 106 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Toyota C-HR model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 40 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “My transmission went out on my 2021 C-HR. The problem is, Toyota continued making and selling the car after they knew there was an issue. The 2018 and 19 models had transmission recalls, but they failed to fix the issue and continued to let others purchase a vehicle that was going to fail.”

NHTSA complaint #11722990, filed 2026-03

Other or unknown: “Rear windshield spontaneously shattered in the mid-day sun, along entire length of both sides of the windshield. Car has not been driven in several days, and was sitting stationary in the driveway at the time. No evidence of disturbance in the surrounding area.”

NHTSA complaint #11405432, filed 2021-03, 4,426 miles

Electrical system: “I purchased the car in April of 2021 and by the end of the month it was in the shop because it was consuming way to much fuel I’ve been back to the dealer since for this matter many times as well as many time for other safety defects like the lane keeping assist taking over and forcing me into opposite lanes of traffic and my finance manager noticed that the vehicle was mile jumping. …”

NHTSA complaint #11420688, filed 2021-06

Forward collision avoidance: “While driving my vehicle and with small children present on 11/18/21 the vehicle suddenly force brakes with the forward collision warning there was nothing forward of me and this incident nearly causes a rear end accident since this incident i keep getting forwarded warnings where there are none”

NHTSA complaint #11441138, filed 2021-11

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,426 and 32,000 miles.

38%0–100%10–2538%25–5013%50–7513%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,764 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20212022202320242025202614
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Toyota C-HR. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
C-HR · hatchback FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 14.3% risk
C-HR · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 14.3% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2020: 5 stars overall; 2022: 4 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Toyota C-HR version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
C-HR FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT273129$2,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Toyota C-HR → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 106 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 106 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota C-HR

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20268—1—117 MPGe—Too new
20213628,76414–52940 · TypicalRising
20206620,000152942 · TypicalRising
201911449,000352957 · TypicalRising
201832846,000152980 · MoreRising

All Toyota C-HR model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Toyota C-HR have?

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota C-HR as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Toyota C-HR is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 17 complaints (47% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.

Has the 2021 Toyota C-HR been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Toyota C-HR do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Toyota C-HR 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota C-HR get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Toyota C-HR (C-HR, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 27 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Toyota C-HR reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,764 miles and the middle half falls between 4,426 and 32,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.