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2021 Toyota C-HR Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
14%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
54,764miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Toyota C-HR, 14% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,764 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 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

“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

“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the message Service Vehicle Now was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11638283, filed 2025-01, 82,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that upon having the windshield replaced, the technician was unable to connect the LTA, RTA, and the pre-collision system. The contact stated that the LTA, RTA, and Pre-Collision system intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the system needed to be recalibrated. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was repaired; however, after the contact retrieved the vehicle, the warning lights failed to operate as designed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11503444, filed 2023-01, 27,529 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2021 Toyota C-HR

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Toyota C-HR

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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