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2021 Toyota C-HR problems

NHTSA lists 34 complaints for the 2021 Toyota C-HR, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-10.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA C-HR.

At a glance

Complaints
34
With crash
3
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
3
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
36,558
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
106

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN1647.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER617.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM514.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE411.8%
SEAT BELTS38.8%
AIR BAGS25.9%
ENGINE25.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25.9%
LANE DEPARTURE25.9%
SERVICE BRAKES25.9%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS2
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESENSING SYSTEM1
VISIBILITYDEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure1955.9%0.88
electrical electronic720.6%0.95
loss of control514.7%0.88
restraint or airbag25.9%0.43
visibility or lighting12.9%0.92
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
low2058.8%0.82
moderate1029.4%0.87
high411.8%0.78

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 34 tagged complaints of 34 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

22V107000

Date: 2022-02-24. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles. The radar sensor may not have been activated during production, making the pre-collision system (PCS) inoperative.

Consequence: An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and activate the radar sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA02.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

106 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31
STRUCTURE26
SEAT BELTS7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
AIR BAGS4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3

11028726

Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

11028722

Date: 2026-01-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

11028712

Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Some 2005 a 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedur

11018329

Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

11019332

Date: 2025-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

11015500

Date: 2025-02-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the pro

11016786

Date: 2025-02-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Some 2018 a 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the pro

11012742

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa

11012743

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.

11012744

Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
C-HR34

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