2021 Toyota C-HR Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Toyota C-HR, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“My 2021 CHR, that I purchased in March 2021 with 11 miles on it, started making a noise when driving in December 2025 so I took it in to Street Toyota in Amarillo, TX on 12-27-2025. It was confirmed that the automatic transaxle needed to be replaced and it would cost $15,653.58 to replace. The cost of my car brand new was $21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11707465, filed 2025-12“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11005119Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 11005061Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Toyota C-HR
17 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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