Does the 2020 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Toyota C-HR, the most recent reported on December 11, 2019 (Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly, Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota C-HR?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (51 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).

How many 2020 Toyota C-HR complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 66 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Toyota C-HR recalls and problems

1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota C-HR.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Toyota C-HR recalls

Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly · Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 19V877000 · reported December 11, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 9,468 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
The risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train51
Unknown or other6
Electrical system5
Engine5
Vehicle speed control4
Steering3
Tires3
Seat belts2
Service brakes2
Wheels2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Power train
I am reporting a transmission failure involving my 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited at approximately 111,852 miles. For several weeks, I had noticed an unusual humming or dragging noise coming from the front driver’s side of my vehicle while driving. The noise became increasingly noticeable, but I did not know what was…

Oct 7, 2026 · Power train
Fred Anderson Toyota dealership said a bearing which is internal is going bad The manufacturer does not sell the kit as my transmission is called a CVT and it’s a sealed transmission. I will need to replace the entire transmission. Also my vehicle is also discontinued.

Sep 29, 2026 · Power train
Transmission is going out. It is sitting at the Toyota dealership in silsbee Texas. It has been recalled in Canada but not the US . IT HAS WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. It is unsafe for me to drive and others on the road way. Toyota will not replace it. Said it was out of warranty only…

Sep 25, 2026 · Power train
The vehicle is exhibiting symptoms of the widely documented internal differential/output bearing failure associated with the Toyota K114 CVT transmission. When coasting—even with the engine completely turned off—and during mechanical rotation of the front wheels, there is abnormal metallic clicking, clacking, and…

Sep 9, 2026 · Power train
CVT failing, causing extreme bearing noise. Toyota insisted lifetime fluids with no transmission service or fluid changes. At 147000 miles it is noisy with no warning lights and no recommended service.

C-HR model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2018	1	328	9
2019	3	114	3
2020	1	66	1
2021	1	36	3
2022	0	3	0

Across all years, the 2018 C-HR has the most complaints (328). All Toyota C-HR years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Toyota C-HR, the most recent reported on December 11, 2019 (Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly, Seat belts: rear/other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota C-HR?: Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (51 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2020 Toyota C-HR complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 66 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.