2020 Toyota C-HR recalls

1 safety recall, 66 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
66Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Toyota C-HR recall list

Seat Belts recall

19V-877
December 11, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Safety risk
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.

2020 Toyota C-HR owner complaints

66 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train51
Unknown or Other6
Engine5
Electrical System5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Tires3
Steering3
Service Brakes2
Seat Belts2
Wheels2

Recent complaints

October 24, 2026Power Train

I am reporting a transmission failure involving my 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited at approximately 111,852 miles. For several weeks, I had noticed an unusual humming or dragging noise coming from the front driver’s side of my vehicle while driving. The noise became increasingly noticeable, but I did not know what was causing it. On October 8, 2026, after driving approximately 30 miles at highway speeds of around 75 mph, I arrived home and began backing into my driveway. While the vehicle was moving in reverse, it suddenly made a noticeable clunk and jerk. This was the first and only time I had experienced the vehicle jerking. I took my vehicle to an authorized Toyota dealership on October 9, 2026.

October 7, 2026Power TrainUnknown or Other

Fred Anderson Toyota dealership said a bearing which is internal is going bad The manufacturer does not sell the kit as my transmission is called a CVT and it’s a sealed transmission. I will need to replace the entire transmission. Also my vehicle is also discontinued.

September 29, 2026Power Train

Transmission is going out. It is sitting at the Toyota dealership in silsbee Texas. It has been recalled in Canada but not the US . IT HAS WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. It is unsafe for me to drive and others on the road way. Toyota will not replace it. Said it was out of warranty only having 133k miles on it

September 25, 2026Power Train

The vehicle is exhibiting symptoms of the widely documented internal differential/output bearing failure associated with the Toyota K114 CVT transmission. When coasting—even with the engine completely turned off—and during mechanical rotation of the front wheels, there is abnormal metallic clicking, clacking, and mechanical play apparently emanating directly from the center of the transaxle housing. This internal component degradation poses a potential safety hazard. A catastrophic failure of this bearing could lead to severe metallic debris entering the sealed CVT system, potentially resulting in drivetrain lock-up or an instantaneous loss of motive power at highway speeds, creating a serio

September 9, 2026Power Train

CVT failing, causing extreme bearing noise. Toyota insisted lifetime fluids with no transmission service or fluid changes. At 147000 miles it is noisy with no warning lights and no recommended service.

2020 Toyota C-HR crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Toyota C-HR: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 14.3%.

2020 Toyota C-HR recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Toyota C-HR. The most recent, filed December 11, 2019, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2020 Toyota C-HR problems?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (51 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2020 Toyota C-HR safe?

The 2020 Toyota C-HR earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Toyota C-HR?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.