2026 Toyota C-HR Problems
Compared with other Toyota C-HR years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (5 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 117 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 127 city / 107 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Toyota C-HR (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2026 Toyota C-HR. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (3) and other or unknown (2). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system5 63%
- Exterior lighting3 38%
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “1.The vehicle’s 12-volt battery/electrical system has malfunctioned. The battery became completely discharged after the vehicle was sitting for approximately one day , leaving me unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2026 Toyota C-HR, and I was extremely concerned because I had no reasonable expectation that a nearly new vehicle would become inoperable simply from sitting for a short period. The vehicle and battery are available for inspection upon request. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757527, filed 2026-08Exterior lighting: “Headlights shake at speeds and over bumps/potholes. Have tested with friend and they said it looks like I’m flashing my high beams rapidly when it’s just the cars headlight beam pattern shaking like the light is loose. Vehicle has not been inspect but service is due soon. Will inform dealership about the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11753383, filed 2026-07Other or unknown: “After 4 weeks of purchasing the car with only 500 miles, car's 12 volt battery drained, and car wouldn't turn on, had to have it towed to toyota dealer they had it for 3 weeks and couldn't figure out where parasitic drain was coming from, they replaced 12 volt battery kept car for few days and it wouldn't start again when it was at their dealership, they kept it another few days and charged the battery and told me car was ready, they didn't fix the cause just as they don't know was told , if car isn't driven for few days battery drains, if it's driven daily it's OK. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757070, filed 2026-08Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-HR · SUV AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 11.6% risk |
| C-HR · SUV FWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 11.6% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 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); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-HR AWD 18inch | Electric | single-speed | 127 | 107 | 117 MPGe | $650 |
| C-HR AWD 20inch | Electric | single-speed | 122 | 102 | 112 MPGe | $650 |
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
- 26V570000Sep 2, 2026Electrical system › Propulsion systemCovers: Toyota C-HR 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down…
Recall details for the 2026 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. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036131Jul 22, 2026Engine. State of Health (SOH): An estimate of battery health that is updated as the vehicle learns from operating and charging conditions over time. Distance Since Last Update: Indicates the distance…
- 11036124Jul 13, 2026Engine. Some 2026 model year bZ, bZ Woodland, and C-HR BEV vehicles may exhibit the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U255221F associated with the level 3 DC fast charging. Under certain conditions, charging…
- 11034826Jun 25, 2026Other or unknown. 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger…
- 11034819Jun 18, 2026Other or unknown. During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle…
- 11034813Jun 10, 2026Other or unknown. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load…
- 11034812Jun 10, 2026Other or unknown. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle…
- 11029890Feb 12, 2026Other or unknown. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.
- 11029888Feb 12, 2026Other or unknown. Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: •Careful inspection…
- 11029879Feb 6, 2026Other or unknown. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load…
- 11029878Feb 6, 2026Other or unknown. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25.
Other model years of the Toyota C-HR
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 117 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 36 | 28,764 | 1 | 4–5 | 29 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 66 | 20,000 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 42 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 114 | 49,000 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 57 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 328 | 46,000 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 80 · More | Rising |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Toyota C-HR have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2026 Toyota C-HR as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Toyota C-HR is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 3.
Has the 2026 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 efficient is the 2026 Toyota C-HR according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2026 Toyota C-HR (C-HR AWD 18inch, Electric) at 117 MPGe combined, 127 city and 107 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
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. 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.