At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage20 mi

LocationAz, USA

Open recalls1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Toyota

Model

c-hr

Year

2021

Body style

Crossover Utility Vehicle [CUV]

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

2.0L 4-cyl 145 hp

Cylinders

4

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Doors

5

Assembly plant

KANEGASAKI, IWATE, JAPAN

Manufacturer

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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Safety recalls 1

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

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.

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.

NHTSA Campaign #22V107000 · 24/02/2022

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota c-hr, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Power Train 12 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Steering 1 report

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Lane Departure 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Forward Collision Avoidance 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine 1 report

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 31

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2021 Toyota c-hr.

STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

On May 26, 2026 I was driving on the highway at around 50mph and the vehicle swerved to the right on its own causing me to swerve back and forth between two lanes for about 10 seconds. The wheel moved on its own causing me to use force to try to get the car back in control. Thankfully no one was next to me but if that had not been the case, it would have a c…

NHTSA ODI #11740356

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota CH-R. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound that progressively became louder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not ye…

NHTSA ODI #11740114

POWER TRAIN

The car has developed a growl/whine from the transmission. A trip to the mechanic determined that it sounded as if a bearing inside the transmission is failing. A check online showed multiple complaints regarding the transmission failing with the same issues as my car, and what appeared to be a possible class action lawsuit being filed regarding this trans…

NHTSA ODI #11736933

POWER TRAIN

unusual noises, unexpected slipping, deacceleration. According to mechanics is a CVT bearing failure

NHTSA ODI #11736839

POWER TRAIN

The transmission has failed. Started making a whirring noise at 60000 and got worse from there. Toyota wants to charge 13k to fix issue.

NHTSA ODI #11734414

POWER TRAIN

My transmission went out on my 2021 C-HR. The problem is, Toyota continued making and selling the car after they knew there was an issue. The 2018 and 19 models had transmission recalls, but they failed to fix the issue and continued to let others purchase a vehicle that was going to fail.

NHTSA ODI #11722990

POWER TRAIN

I was told that the bearing was going out in the transmission. Toyota is charging $11,000 to replace it. Seems to be a common occurrence amongst these vehicles.

NHTSA ODI #11719018

POWER TRAIN

The transmission all of a sudden started making a whistling noise. Took it to the shop for them to tell me the transmission is bad and needs replaced.

NHTSA ODI #11713945

+ 23 more complaints on record.