2022 Toyota C-HR Problems And Complaints

Toyota C-HR Problems

The C-HR is a funky little hatchback that attracts a lot of customers due to its appeal. The hatchback also commands high sales figures that have lent some complaints regarding various issues. The C-HR’s current generation has had a lot of issues with its electricals and gearbox. Speaking of which, the most reported complaints of the hatchback include: 

Electrical issues:

1. Starter issues: Some 2018 C-HR owners have complained of starter issues in their cars. The car would take more cranks than normal and, sometimes, refuse to start. Owners have also complained that they were stranded because the engine stalled while driving and the car would not start back up. 
2. Battery issues: The C-HR’s most common issue lies with its battery. New cars with less than 1,000 miles on the odometer had to be jump-started when kept idle for as little as 4 days. The aforementioned starter issue also happens due to this. Some reports have mentioned the control center short-circuiting due to improper jump start of the vehicle.
3. Soy-based wiring harness: Just like every other Toyota vehicle, the C-HR is also prone to rodent damage due to the soy-based covering on the wiring harness. People have reported rodents chewing the outer layer and leaving the inner layer exposed. This causes a lot of electrical issues and may also stall the vehicle. 
4. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) issues: Some 2020 C-HR owners have stated that the TPMS sensor incorrectly reads the pressure in the tires. Due to this incorrect measurement, the system gives out a false low air pressure warning to the driver. 

Mechanical issues:

1. Parking brake issues: The Toyota C-HR’s parking brake is reported to fail and cause unintended movement of the car. People have reported the car rolling backward/forwards while exiting the vehicle. This has caused injuries to the occupants. 
2. Transmission noises/failure: The C-HR transmission issues are a rather well-known tale. The issue starts with a very low humming sound from the front of the vehicle followed by rough drive quality. Dealership technicians have reported metal fragments entering the transmission. These fragments caused the failure of the whole unit.
3. Braking issues: Many 2018-2019 C-HR owners have reported the brakes to fail. This failure makes the car unable to stop at the driver’s input, causing crashes and collisions. Many complainants have reported injuries due to this issue. Some owners have reported an EBS malfunction which cuts power assistance from the brakes and makes it difficult to drive the car. 

Exterior issues:

1. Rear windshield issues: Some 2020 C-HR owners have reported the rear windshield to develop cracks and, in some cases, shatter without impact. This causes a distraction while driving and the damage isn’t covered under the warranty.

Safety issues:

1. Airbag inaction: Some 2018 C-HR owners have reported the airbag to not deploy after a crash. The following investigations could not determine the exact cause. This inactivity has caused injuries to the occupants, even hospitalizing some. 
2. Front camera issues: The C-HR is equipped with a camera at the front of the vehicle responsible for various driving assistance features. This camera fails due to dust accumulation. The failure disables all the related safety features and makes driving dangerous.

Toyota C-HR recalls

The Toyota C-HR has seen some rough days during its debut. The hatchback has seen mounting user complaints and major failures reported to the carmaker. Toyota has been listening actively and has recalled the hatchback 5 times in its current generation. The latest recall was issued on February 24, 2022 with NHTSA Campaign Number 22V107000. A summary of all the related recalls is mentioned below:

S. No.	Date	NHTSA Campaign Number	Affected Component	Additional Remarks
1.	November 15, 2017	17V717000	Parking Brake	Improper operation of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may cause unintentional movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury/crash. The affected units also fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 135, “Light Vehicle Braking Systems”.
2.	October 11, 2018	18V710000	Powertrain	Insufficiently tightened rear axle hub bearing bolts may loosen/damage some rear brake components, affecting braking performance. This issue might also cause the rear wheel to detach. Either case increases the risk of a crash.
3.	March 27, 2019	19V244000	Equipment	An illegible text on the load capacity label might result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected units also fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims”.
4.	December 11, 2019	19V877000	Seatbelts	Improper functioning of the seat belt webbing sensor may not restrain occupants properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
5.	February 24, 2022	22V107000	Forward Collision Avoidance	An inoperative pre-collision system (PCS) disables respective driver-assistance features, increasing the risk of a crash.

What model year of the Toyota C-HR to avoid?

The Toyota C-HR has been a very-so-so vehicle in terms of “Toyota reliability” due to the issues the 2018 and the 2019 model years had. Owners weren’t happy with how bad the transmission was and had raised a lot of complaints regarding the same. Although the 2018 C-HR wasn’t recalled as much as the 2019 model year, both years had been nothing short of a disaster for the Japanese carmaker. That said, we’d avoid both the aforementioned model years. 

Should you buy the 2022 Toyota C-HR?

The 2022 Toyota C-HR is a funky vehicle that appeals to the younger segment of the market. It drives comfortably and has a good cabin, although the engine could use some more oomph. The reliability is at par with its rivals and the frequent changes have made the car a solid contender for the long term. If you want to go for a used C-HR, consider buying the 2020 model year and above due to the improvements made over the previous model years.