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All cars · Toyota C-HR · 2020

2020 Toyota C-HR. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index17100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold42,936U.S. model year
Per 100K sold16complaints
Complaint rank#1 of 4among the 4 scored Toyota C-HR model years (2018–2021); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Tires43%
Steering43%
Electrical29%
Wheels29%
Suspension14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
710002

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 19V877000 Dec 2019 Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

    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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.

Manufacturer communications 111

Toyota filed 111 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
  • Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD27 / 31 / 29Regular$2,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

198 videos about the 2018–2022 Toyota C-HR, 33.7M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service3302K
Gauges, lights & wiring1202K
Infotainment, battery & electrical4151K
Brakes & ABS2130K
Transmission & shifter4127K
Windows, doors & mirrors134K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018675175,397Electrical
2019331948,930Automatic emergency braking
202017742,936Tires
2021401535,707Electrical
2022–1–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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