2020 Toyota C-Hr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (44) · Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Wheels (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:buckle Assembly 2019-12-11 · campaign 19V877000 · 9,468 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (111)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice january 30, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0001-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-28 · T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-04-02 · T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover mmr data from the head unit. the following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by fts and/or fpe.
Electrical System 2025-04-02 · T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover mmr data from the head unit. the following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by fts and/or fpe.
Electrical System 2025-02-11 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. the sst is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the proce
Showing the 6 most recent of 111 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-24 · Power 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, aft…”
2026-10-07 · Unknown 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. …”
2026-09-29 · Power 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 …”
2026-09-25 · Power 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 emanatin…”
2026-09-09 · Power 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.…”
2026-09-07 · Power Train“transmission went out 3,400 miles past the 60k warranty. vehicle taken in at 59k miles and told there were no issues. filed good will warranty claim. toyota needs to do a recall. this is a know problem. 2018 and 2019 models recalled. 2020 models same issue, why no recall for 2020. i have read at least 17% of 2020’s have already failed.…”
2026-08-31 · Power Train“transmission making winding noise, took into toyota told will need full transmission replacement. said could just go out at anytime. 2020 with 75700 miles on car.…”
2026-08-28 · Power Train“transmission – loss of power / jerking / safety hazard the vehicle is experiencing a serious issue with the k113 cvt transmission. the transmission produces abnormal noise and can jerk and lose power, creating a potentially hazardous condition, particularly when accelerating to overtake another vehicle or when merging onto a freeway. a sudden loss…”
2026-08-17 · Power Train“cvt bearing disintegrating. expected repair cost is $10k-$12k. purchased about a year ago and still owe almost 20k on the loan. this is the car that was intended to be used by my daughter but cannot trust this to make the drive. there have been no warning lamps or system messages just a metal on metal grinding sound. this is a known issue with…”
2026-08-14 · Power Train · 81,321 mi“the contact owns a 2020 toyota c-hr. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.