Toyota C-HR recalls

22 official safety recalls for the Toyota C-HR from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Battery overcharging may shut down drive system

    Reported September 2, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V5700008,521 vehicles affected

    A software error may overcharge the battery under certain driving conditions, shutting down the electric drive system and causing loss of drive power, which increases crash risk. Dealers will update the control unit software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.

  2. Rear view image may freeze or fail to display

    Reported December 1, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/46631,897 vehicles affected

    Parking assist software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display. The parking assist ECU will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models
    Defect
    For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
    Remedy
    Reprogram the parking assist ECU.

  3. Combination meter display may fail at start-up

    Reported November 24, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/27072,335 vehicles affected

    Improper programming may cause repeated data to be written to the combination meter's memory, which could deteriorate and leave the display blank at start-up permanently. The meter will be reprogrammed or replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models
    Defect
    For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
    Remedy
    Reprogram or replace the combination meter.

  4. High-pressure fuel pump may be incorrect

    Reported January 20, 2025Model years 2018–2022DVSA recall R/2024/514779 vehicles affected

    Vehicles covered by an earlier fuel pump campaign need a further check to confirm the correct high-pressure fuel pump is fitted. The pump will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    High-Pressure Fuel Pump replacement on multiple models
    Defect
    For certain vehicles that were affected by a previous campaign announced in October 2023 for high-pressure fuel pump a further check is required to confirm if the correct pump is fitted.
    Remedy
    A check of the high-pressure fuel pump and replace if necessary.

  5. Remote parking may release brakes and shift out of Park

    Reported February 19, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/349685 vehicles affected

    A control unit error during remote parking may shift the vehicle from Park to Drive or Reverse and release the brakes without a finger operation, causing it to creep and increasing crash risk. The remedy is to reprogram the parking and brake control units.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Remote Parking via Mobile App on Certain Toyota C-HR
    Defect
    Affected vehicles are equipped with an advanced park system which can be operated remotely by the driver when outside the vehicle using a smartphone application. There is a risk an error may occur in an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) when the finger movements on the smartphone application are stopped or the finger is removed within three seconds after the remote-control function is activated. If this occurs the shift range will be changed from Park to Drive or Reverse and the brakes will be released without any finger operation on the smartphone resulting in the vehicle creeping forward or backward which could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Reprogram the Clearance Sonar Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Brake Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with modified software.

  6. High-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak

    Reported November 20, 2023Model years 2017–2022DVSA recall R/2023/29816,320 vehicles affected

    The high-pressure fuel pump may crack over time and leak fuel, creating a risk of fire. The pump will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.�
    Remedy
    Check and replace high pressure fuel pump if necessary.�

  7. Data module may fail to restart, disabling e-call

    Reported October 12, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/279245,943 vehicles affected

    The data communication module may not shut down in time and restart at the next ignition cycle, making the e-call function unavailable. Its software will be updated over the air.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
    Remedy
    The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

  8. Radar sensor may not be initialized correctly

    Reported April 18, 2022Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2022/055127,662 vehicles affected

    The radar sensor may not have been initialized correctly. Dealers will inspect it and initialize it properly if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE INITIALIZATION OF THE RADAR SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The initialization of the radar sensor may not have been completed correctly.
    Remedy
    Inspect the radar sensor and if necessary properly initialize the radar sensor.

  9. Pre-collision radar sensor may be inactive

    Reported February 24, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V10700036,558 vehicles affected

    An inactive radar sensor may leave the pre-collision system inoperative without a warning light or expected braking assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and activate the sensor as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 C-HR vehicles. The radar sensor may not have been activated during production, making the pre-collision system (PCS) inoperative.
    Consequence
    An inoperative PCS that does not provide a malfunction indicator to the driver, or braking assist as expected, can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and activate the radar sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA02.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  10. High-pressure fuel pump may wear or become damaged

    Reported June 28, 2021Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2021/18516,320 vehicles affected

    The inside of the high-pressure fuel pump may wear or become damaged over time. Dealers will inspect the pump and replace it if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE INSIDE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP MAY BE WORN OR DAMAGED OVER TIME DURING OPERATION
    Defect
    The inside of the high-pressure fuel pump may be worn or damaged over time during operation.
    Remedy
    Inspect* and if necessary replace the high-pressure fuel pump. (*Based on engine variant and/or pump manufacturer/pump serial number.)

  11. Brake pedal bracket bolt may be under-torqued

    Reported December 14, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/33719,502 vehicles affected

    A brake pedal bracket bolt may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The bolt will be tightened to the appropriate torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A POSSIBILITY THAT A BOLT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    A possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly.
    Remedy
    Tighten the bolt of the brake pedal bracket to the appropriate torque.

  12. Front axle shaft may break

    Reported June 9, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/01416/20

    A front right axle shaft with lower material strength may break under certain high-torque conditions, causing loss of drive and increasing the risk of an accident. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The front right-hand axle shafts may have been produced with lower material strength. If an affected vehicle is frequently driven under certain conditions where higher torque is applied to the front axle shafts, such as rapid acceleration when starting, the shaft may break, leading to loss of driving force and increased the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Bulgaria

  13. Rear seat belt may not lock during multiple impacts

    Reported December 11, 2019Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 19V8770009,468 vehicles affected

    The rear seat belt webbing sensor may not lock as intended. In a crash involving multiple impacts, the belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the assembly dates and replace assemblies as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Seat covers may prevent side airbag deployment

    Reported November 4, 2019Model years 2016–2019DVSA recall R/2019/33319,435 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly fitted front seat covers may prevent the seat mounted side airbag from deploying properly. The covers will be inspected and incorrectly fitted ones replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECTLY INSTALLED COVERS COULD PREVENT THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING
    Defect
    Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
    Remedy
    Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers

  15. Load capacity label may become illegible

    Reported March 27, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V2440003,634 vehicles affected

    The load capacity label may become unreadable, so drivers may unknowingly overload the vehicle and increase crash risk. Dealers will provide corrected labels free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
    Consequence
    If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Rear axle bearing bolts may be undertightened

    Reported October 29, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/292EU Safety Gate A12/1631/183,297 vehicles affected

    Rear axle bearing bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently. The affected parts will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR AXLE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY
    Defect
    Rear axle bearing bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently during the manufacturing process.
    Remedy
    Inspect and replace the involved parts if necessary.

  17. Rear axle hub bearing bolts may loosen

    Reported October 11, 2018Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 18V710000681 vehicles affected

    Loose rear axle hub bearing bolts may damage rear brake parts or allow a rear wheel to detach, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the bolts and, if one is loose or detached, replace the hub bearing assembly and axle carrier assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  18. Engine wiring may wear against the power control unit cover

    Reported October 1, 2018Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2018/24097,179 vehicles affected

    The engine wiring harness may contact the hybrid power control unit cover. If its insulation wears through and wires are exposed, fire risk increases. The harness will be inspected and repaired or replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER
    Defect
    Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary.

  19. Skid control ECU may affect parking brake

    Reported February 1, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/31010,850 vehicles affected

    The skid control ECU may misinterpret signals and malfunction, affecting the electronic parking brake. A warning light and message will appear. The ECU will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SKID CONTROL ECU MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    The Skid Control ECU may incorrectly interpret signals and may malfunction. This may affect the operation of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) although an EPB warning lamp will illuminate and a warning message will display.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicle reprogramme the skid control ECU to correct this.

  20. Fuel tank may leak

    Reported January 2, 2018Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/2313,995 vehicles affected

    A thinner than specified fuel tank wall may allow fuel to leak, which could ignite if an ignition source is present. The tank walls will be inspected and the tank replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the wall thickness of the fuel tank may be thinner than specification due to improper tank moulding at the supplier. This may allow fuel to leak which could ignite if an ignition source is present..
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles inspect walls of tank and replace where necessary

  21. Inverter capacitor may be insecure

    Reported December 4, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/2866 vehicles affected

    The inverter capacitor may not be properly bolted to its housing, allowing vibration to damage its terminal during normal operation. The inverter assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INVERTOR CAPACITOR MAY NOT BE SECURE
    Defect
    The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. In this condition the terminal of the capacitor could be damaged by vibration during normal vehicle operation.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly

  22. Electronic parking brake may fail to apply or release

    Reported November 15, 2017Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 17V71700028,764 vehicles affected

    The electronic parking brake may fail to apply or may not release after being applied. If it cannot be applied, the vehicle could roll away when parked on a hill unless it is placed in Park. Dealers will update the skid control unit programming as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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."
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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