13 complaints reported

2019 Toyota C-HR UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Jan 2026

My 2019 Toyota CHR has only 82,000 mileage, and already required by the dealer to change the transmission which costs a lot

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2026
Dec 2025

I have been told the transmission is going out. After researching, I have seen this is a common problem with this year make and model of the vehicle.This should not be happening in a car that is a 2019. It is a safety hazard and frankly, it should be recalled in America as I have seen it was recalled in Canada for the same issues. I have already done 2 transmission flushes on the vehicle, but now nothing seems to help.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2025
Nov 2025

My transmission is messed up

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2025
Oct 2025

Transmission is slow to accelerate

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Apr 2025
Sep 2025

Transmision

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2024
Jul 2025

Transmission issues

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jul 2025
Jun 2025

Took it to the mechanic because I heard grinding and they stated I need a whole new transmission. The transmission in the car is no good and made with faulty materials.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2025
May 2025

About a year ago my car started to make a grinding noise when accelerating. I had taken it to the shop before to get inspection but was never notified about the problem until I had to report to them about the noise that I was hearing. It was then that they told me that my transmission was failing and would need to get it replaced soon. This is scary because for work I drive clients around and if tha transmission were ever to fail on me it could put them and myself at risk of a severe accident. I’m past my warranty and they had quoted me $10k for it which is way more than what I owe left on my car. It’s very unfortunate because I had planned to keep this car for the long term but now it’s looking like I will have to sell it. I’ve tried contacting Toyota about this problem but they said that they can’t do anything about it and I would have to pay out of pocket for it.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Feb 2025
Feb 2025

Bought a 2019 Toyota C-HR in 2021. Took it for regular oil changes, yearly inspection, etc. After only 4 years of owning the car and less than 80,000 miles put on the vehicle, I took the car to the mechanic for an oil change and to investigate a loud noise I was hearing when driving the car. Turns out the CVT transmission was irreparably damaged, requiring a whole new part to be bought. Had the car towed to a Toyota service center for the estimate and the piece cost $15,000. At that point why not get a new car? Car has been deemed undrivable until the transmission is fixed. No warning lights, or suggestion that anything was wrong beyond the sound. Have been told this is a specific problem to C-HR's made between 2017-2022 and that Toyota was possibly trialing a new CVT transmission in these vehicles without telling anyone.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2025
Feb 2025

My car is only six years old, so it shouldn't be giving me transmission problems. I always do my maintenance services on time. I'm not the first person to have the same issues with this car once it reaches a certain number of miles. I went to Toyota and they didn't even give me in option to fix it, they just said that I need to buy a new car. This car should be recalled because people don't buy a car just to last them a little while. On top of it, they can't even tell you exactly what's wrong with the transmission; they just know the means the transmission has a problem. You guys to go look at that because a lot of people are talking about that, and it's not safe.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Feb 2025
Jan 2025

I have a 2019 Toyota CH-R. My car is at about 100,000 miles. My vehicle started making a whirring noise after it exceeded 10mph. I took it into Toyota and they said my transmission needed to be replaced. My car has been maintained properly with scheduled maintenance. This was out of my control. After research, several others have had the same issue with their toyota CH-R. Toyota is quoting me (and others) at $12,700. It is a CVT transmission that is apparently “unique”. This is a safety issue as i am fearful the gears will slip at any moment as i am commuting to and from work. I have filed a claim with Toyota for financial assistance. After investigation they are only agreeing to help with half of the cost when it seems the issue is on Toyota’s end with this type of transmission and not the consumer’s. It is dangerous and impacting those who own this model of vehicle.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2025
Feb 2023

The car's AC system made an audible hissing sound from within the cabin, I then smelled what I believe was refrigerant, 10 minutes later the hissing sound stopped and the AC won't work. This occurred when I was idling and was about to start driving. The fan still blows hot air, but will not cool. The car has not been checked by a dealer or independent service provider, due to insufficient funds, but is available to be inspected upon request. No issues prior to failure in March of 2023, mileage is just over 64,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2023
Oct 2021

Unknown. I am a member of the military stationed in Germany. I purchased 2019 Toyota CH-R built to US specifications here in Germany. I am unable to register my vehicle on your website or toyota.com since my vehicle has never been registered in the US. Is there a way to register my vehicle in a US database that would facilitate the use of .com websites that require VIN verification?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 TOYOTA C-HR, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2021

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The 2019 Toyota C-HR has 13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.