Is the 2019 Toyota C-HR reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota C-HR?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2019 Toyota C-HR

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2019 Toyota C-HR
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:59.248Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 114
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2019: 114 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2018	323
2019	114
2020	66
2021	36
2022	3
2026	8

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

57% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing axle hubs.

CRASH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota C-HR. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it reversed out of the driveway independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-23

The transmission has failed twice. It was replaced once in 2020, right after we bought the vehicle in 2019. We have serviced the car as required at the same dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23

While driving my 2019 Toyota C-HR normally on [XXX] in [XXX] at approximately 8:00 PM, traffic began slowing due to congestion. When traffic began moving again, the vehicle accelerated very slowly and did not respond normally to the accelerator.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21

Forward collision avoidance

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

INJURY

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My cvt transmission carrier bearing has went bad in my vehicle. Not only have these bearings been one of the main conplaints, this vehicle has several recalls. And which the recall for the precondition system has went bad in mine months ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-22

Engine

8% · 9 reports

Electrical system

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Visibility/wiper

4% · 5 reports

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While sitting stationary in the driveway, 4500 miles on the vehicle one morning I noticed a large crack had appeared across the windshield, the crack originated at the top edge of the windshield approximately 52 cm from right side and 61.5 cm from...

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-06

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2018-11-06Power train18V710000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge.

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2019-05-24Equipment19V244000 Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

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2020-02-07Seat belts19V877000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Toyota C-HR — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Power train: 65 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V710000 · Power train
Recall 19V244000 · Equipment
Recall 19V877000 · Seat belts

FAQ

Is the 2019 Toyota C-HR reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota C-HR?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.