Model year guide

2021 Toyota c-hr

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Toyota c-hr is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2021 Toyota c-hr at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints31
Combined29 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Toyota c-hr recalls 1

Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar NHTSA Campaign #22V107000 · 24/02/2022

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Toyota c-hr common problems

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
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.

2021 Toyota c-hr MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Toyota c-hr costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500
Fuel only$11,500
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Toyota c-hr trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 145 hp

2021 Toyota c-hr vehicles on record

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2021 Toyota c-hr — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Toyota c-hr have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota c-hr. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota c-hr?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, steering, lane departure.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota c-hr get?

The 2021 Toyota c-hr has a U.S. EPA estimate of 29 mpg combined (27 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.