Toyota C-HR Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota C-HR model year (2018–2022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota C-HR Years to Avoid
1 recall · 249 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 266
3 recalls · 80 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 95
1 recall · 41 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 44
Best Toyota C-HR Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 2
1 recall · 26 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 35
1 recall · 41 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 44
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Toyota C-HR — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 | 35 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 41 | 44 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 80 | 95 | Caution |
| 2018 | 1 | 249 | 266 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Toyota C-HR Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2022Recent C-HR models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2022 stands out with just 2 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year C-HR should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2018 Toyota C-HR if possible. It has 1 recall, 249 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is POWER TRAIN. The overall problem score is 266 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year C-HR to buy?+
The 2022 Toyota C-HR is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which C-HR has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2021, 2020 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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