Toyota C-HR Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Toyota C-HR model year (20182022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

5
Years Tracked
5
Total Recalls
257
Total Complaints
11
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Toyota C-HR Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2018

0 recalls · 156 complaints

5 reported injuries

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 166

#2 WORST
2019

3 recalls · 50 complaints

4 reported injuries

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 67

#3 WORST
2020

1 recall · 31 complaints

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 34

Best Toyota C-HR Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 1 complaint

Main area: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 1

#2 BEST
2021

1 recall · 19 complaints

Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem score: 26

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Toyota C-HR — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202201
1
Excellent
20211192
26
Good
2020131
34
Good
20193504
67
Caution
201801565
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: 2022

Recent 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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