2018 Toyota C-HR recalls and problems

The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 1 safety recall and 328 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
328
Crashes / fires
9 / 0
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Toyota C-HR vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Toyota C-HR recalls

Recall 17V-717: Parking Brake

Reported Nov 15, 2017 · 28,764 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not operate properly, possibly causing the parking brake not to disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: If the EPB cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "Park."

Fix: Toyota has notified owners, and dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.

2018 Toyota C-HR problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train217
Unknown or Other45
Engine39
Electrical System29
Forward Collision Avoidance24
Service Brakes21
Air Bags5
Lane Departure5
Structure4
Parking Brake4
Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 9
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 8
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 6
  • Structure › Body — 3
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 3
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Toyota C-HR complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 22, 2026
I owned a 2018 toyota CHR just this year. I only had it for 9 months and the bearing in the transmission went bad. When it happened it wasn't covered under warrenty because this was a worldwide problem with these vehicle's. Well I didn't know what to do so I went ahead and traded in my vehicle and only got back 2750.00 in trade in. Mind you I soent almost 17,000.00 on the vehicle. A month later I get a letter in the mail saying I can bring in the vehicle that there is a warrenty on it. So now I am stuck in 400.00 payments every month. I have lost money over this and I would like to be…
Power Train · reported Oct 20, 2026
My first transmission went out at 54,000 miles now my second transmission went out at 148,000 miles. First one was whinnning between 20-40 mph would not shift correctly then second one is doing the same thing.
Power Train · reported Oct 13, 2026
am filing this complaint regarding a transmission failure in my 2018 Toyota C-HR that left me stranded on the freeway and created a serious safety hazard. The vehicle experienced a transmission-related failure that caused it to lose its ability to operate properly while I was driving. As a result, I was left stranded on the freeway, exposed to passing traffic and at risk of being involved in a collision. A vehicle losing its ability to maintain normal operation on a busy freeway can create a dangerous situation for both the driver and other motorists. I am concerned that this transmission…
Service Brakes · reported Oct 5, 2026
Warning light comes on frequently saying EPB need service. This is a known recall for this car but for some reason my vin # is not on recall list.
Power Train · reported Sep 30, 2026
Unknown, ​I recently received a Customer Support Program notice from Toyota regarding a known transmission noise affecting certain 2018 Toyota C-HR vehicles. My vehicle exhibits the exact symptoms described in the bulletin—specifically, a small plane-like engine sound when driving between 20 and 40 mph. ​On XXX, I brought my vehicle to Toyota of [XXX] for diagnosis and service under this program. However, the dealership returned the vehicle without performing any repairs, claiming that it is outside the program's coverage. Given that my vehicle's symptoms directly match the documented…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Toyota C-HR: 17V-717 (parking brake). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota C-HR?

Owners report power train problems most often (217 reports), followed by unknown or other (45). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.