2026 Toyota C-HR
Only 8 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 323 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
1.The vehicleâs 12-volt battery/electrical system has malfunctioned. The battery became completely discharged after the vehicle was sitting for approximately one day , leaving me unable to start the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
The referenced vehicle is a 2026 Toyota CH-R electric vehicl, purchased new on April 30th, 2026 from an authorized Toyota dealership. On June 24th, 2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-26
Exterior lighting
3 of 8 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileElectrical system26V570000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Toyota C-HR — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V570000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2026 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 2026 Toyota C-HR?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota C-HR have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.