2026 Toyota C-Hr recalls and problems

The 2026 Toyota C-Hr has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 C-Hr model years — 5th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
8complaints
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V570000 · 8,521 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System5
Exterior Lighting3
Unknown or other2
Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Toyota C-Hr years

2018: 328 complaints20183282019: 116 complaints20192020: 66 complaints20202021: 38 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222026: 8 complaints20268

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota C-Hr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Toyota C-Hr, the latest from Sep 2, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota C-Hr?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (5), exterior lighting (3), unknown or other (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.