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2021 Toyota C-HR Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
11%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
28,764miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Toyota C-HR, 11% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,764 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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

“On May 26, 2026 I was driving on the highway at around 50mph and the vehicle swerved to the right on its own causing me to swerve back and forth between two lanes for about 10 seconds. The wheel moved on its own causing me to use force to try to get the car back in control. Thankfully no one was next to me but if that had not been the case, it would have a caused a serious and life threatening accident. Had I been going any faster or on the regular streets, I am certain the vehicle would have flipped or ran off the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740356, filed 2026-05

“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

“The contact owned a 2021 Toyota C-HR. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, she collided with a deer attempting to cross the freeway. The contact stated that the collision was the result of the pre-collision avoidance system failing to activate. Both driver-side and passenger-side air bags were deployed. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene to a tow yard, where it remained. The contact reported that two individuals were treated for injuries following the accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11526793, filed 2023-06, 30,000 miles

Related recalls

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021411%
202012%
201965%
2018185%

Other parts of the 2021 Toyota C-HR

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
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 29, 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