2020 Toyota C-HR Problems: Transmission / driveline (59 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2020 Toyota C-HR is Transmission / driveline (66% of 59 owner reports). There are 1 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Transmission / driveline — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2020 Toyota C-HR?
39 of 59 filings named Transmission / driveline (66% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Electrical (3 reports).
There are 1 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2019 has 106 reports on file; this year has 59. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 1
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 39 | 66.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 3 | 5.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 3 | 5.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 2 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 2 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 2 | 3.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 1 | 1.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 1 | 1.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Tires (TIRES) | 1 | 1.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 6 | 10.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V877000 |
Safety Recalls (1)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Seat belts.
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Recall campaign 19V877000
Seat belts
- Report date
- Component:
- Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
- Consequence:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Toyota C-HR?
Owners named Transmission / driveline most often — 39 of 59 reports (66%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2020 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2020 Toyota C-HR?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.