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, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota C-HR Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 156 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 166
3 recalls · 50 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 67
1 recall · 31 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 34
Best Toyota C-HR Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 1
1 recall · 19 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 26
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Toyota C-HR — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 19 | 2 | — | 26 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 31 | — | — | 34 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 50 | 4 | — | 67 | Caution |
| 2018 | 0 | 156 | 5 | — | 166 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Toyota C-HR Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2022Recent C-HR models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2022 stands out with just 1 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 0 recalls, 156 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 166 — 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 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which C-HR has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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