AI Damage2019 Toyota C-HR: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Toyota C-HR filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 93 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 114
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 93
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 57% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 8% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 5% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 2% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 65 complaints (57% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Engine: 9 complaints (8% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 complaints (5% of all).
- Visibility: 5 complaints (4% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVTnamed in 27 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 114 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 65 | 1 | 7 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 19 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The airbags didn't deployed and I'm concerned. The body shop said he doesn't unsdertand why they didn't deployed.
The contact stated that were unknown recalls, however, a the vin search showed one recall nhtsa campaign number: 19v877000 (seat belt).the failure mileage was approximately 8,322.
Subject: Formal Vehicle Safety Complaint — Premature CVT Transmission Failure in 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Vehicle: 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Component: Power Train — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Mileage at Diagnosis: Approximately 105,000 miles Diagnosing Dealership: Lodi Toyota, California Reported…
Transmission failure puts your safety and the safety of others at risk primarily by causing a sudden loss of vehicle control or propulsion in traffic etc etc Yes, and i will be adding the diagnosis (invoice) from Toyota dealership stating my car's problem. Its been only inspected by the manufacturer.
Transmission failure that toyota has already recognized in some vehicles. They have not covered all vehicles that are showing the same issues as the ones covered in the service program.
Hood latch and hood latch cable corroded on a 7 year old vehicle. hood latch coroded and could have let go at any time and caused harm to myself and others on the road. The problem was evaluated by Bristol Toyota. The latch and cable broke while it was in for service, luckily.
The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. On another occasion, there was a tire blowout while driving 70 MPH. The contact replaced the battery, and the instrument panel displayed several warning lights, including the Check Engine, Lane Assist, and Forward Collision.
The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was sputtering while driving after 20 minutes of driving. Their vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there was no recall coverage.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 519 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the C-HR has 68 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 114, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty…
Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership…
- Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR vehicles may exhibit a grinding and/or whining noise from the transaxle…
Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR vehicles may exhibit a grinding and/or whining noise from the transaxle while accelerating from 15 – 30 mph and/or decelerating from 30 – 15 mph. An updated transaxle is available when…
- Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty…
Although the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition…
- All VINs under ZKH are expired as of July 6, 2025 Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR vehicles may exhibit a…
All VINs under ZKH are expired as of July 6, 2025 Some 2018 – 2019 model year C-HR vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door mirror foot light projects a distorted image of the C-HR logo onto the ground.
- All VINs under ZKH are expired as of July 6, 2025 Toyota has received reports stating that the door mirror…
All VINs under ZKH are expired as of July 6, 2025 Toyota has received reports stating that the door mirror foot lights (puddle lights) may project a distorted image of the C-HR logo onto the ground. This distortion may…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the…
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software…
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix…
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used…
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
NHTSA lists 93 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 114. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (21%), transmission slipping (18%), knocking, grinding or other noise (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA lists 93 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota C-HR from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.