2021 Toyota C-HR Problems: Transmission / driveline (32 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2021 Toyota C-HR is Transmission / driveline (44% of 32 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 2021 Toyota C-HR?
14 of 32 filings named Transmission / driveline (44% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Automatic braking / collision warning (4 reports).
There are 1 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Automatic braking / collision warning. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2020 has 59 reports on file; this year has 32. 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 3
- Fires 0
- Injuries 3
- 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) | 14 | 43.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) | 4 | 12.5% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 2 | 6.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 2 | 6.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) | 1 | 3.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 1 | 3.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 1 | 3.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) | 1 | 3.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 1 | 3.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 11 | 34.4% | 1 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.
- Campaign 22V107000 was reported 96 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V107000 |
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 Automatic braking / collision warning.
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Recall campaign 22V107000
Automatic braking / collision warning
- Report date
- Component:
- Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE)
- Consequence:
- An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and activate the radar sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA02.
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 2021 Toyota C-HR?
Owners named Transmission / driveline most often — 14 of 32 reports (44%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2021 Toyota C-HR?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Automatic braking / collision warning. 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 2021 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.