2026 Toyota C-Hr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Toyota C-Hr, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Toyota C-Hr
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Propulsion system (electrical system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
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…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Toyota C-Hr have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When driving at both low and high way speeds the head lights shake and flutter excessively. I get highbeam flashes from people I’m passing I can see the lights shaking on the cars In front of me. Toyo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“1.The vehicle’s 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 v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Toyota C-HR (C-HR AWD 18inch, C-HR AWD 20inch). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 112–117 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 122–127 / 102–107 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Toyota C-Hr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota C-Hr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota C-Hr | 1 | 323 |
| 2019 Toyota C-Hr | 3 | 111 |
| 2020 Toyota C-Hr | 1 | 64 |
| 2021 Toyota C-Hr | 1 | 34 |
| 2022 Toyota C-Hr | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 Toyota C-Hr | 1 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2026 Toyota C-Hr
How do I know if my 2026 Toyota C-Hr has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Toyota C-Hr; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V570000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.