2019 Toyota C-HR transmission problems

The 2019 Toyota C-HR has 54 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 41% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Transmission complaints

41%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

C-HR transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V710000TransmissionOctober 11, 2018 · 681 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.

Consequence

If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Y.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA C-HR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT REVERSED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 21, 2018 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Toyota C-HR have?

NHTSA has 54 complaints about the 2019 Toyota C-HR transmission — 41% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Toyota C-HR transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 18V710000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.