Toyota C-HR

Toyota C-HR
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The Toyota C-HR is a five-seat hatchback produced from 2016 onwards, powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 80 kW with CO₂ emissions of 113 g/km. It measures 4,374 mm in length, weighs 1,511 kg kerb weight, and has a top speed of 170 km/h. In Norway, the model saw strong early adoption with 2,424 new registrations in 2019, declining to 1,105 by 2022, totalling 7,270 registrations across the 2019–2022 period. The vehicle has been subject to three recalls in the EU Safety Gate system and six recalls in the US NHTSA database.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionFrom 2016
Body typeHatchback
FuelPetrol
Engine power91 kW (121 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)79 g/km
Kerb weight1,583 kg
Displacement1,685 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed170 km/h
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)8.1 l/100 km
Dimensions and layout
Length4,370 mm
Width1,800 mm
Height1,560 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 29 European countries that registered the Toyota C-HR in 2025 (110,234 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Toyota C-HR registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Toyota C-HR first registrations in Norway per year
20192,424
20202,105
20211,636
20221,105
20231,007
202491

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Toyota C-HR cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Spain19,494
Italy15,344
France14,926
United Kingdom14,547
Germany9,889
Poland8,219
Greece3,560
Hungary2,356
Sweden2,347
Netherlands2,316
Ireland2,114
Czechia1,921
Belgium1,872
Romania1,631
Portugal1,529

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Toyota C-HR (from registration data). 3 variants.

Engine variants for Toyota C-HR
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.2 l · 4-cyl189 km/h
1.8 l · 4-cyl171 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl180 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other Toyota models

Similar Hatchback models

Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 492 complaints for the Toyota C-HR, most often about power train, unknown or other, engine, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 92% of Toyota C-HRs pass their MOT test first time, based on 66,577 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

6 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 6 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Toyota C-HR. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    Certain portions of the wall of the fuel tank may be too thin. A crack could consequently develop in the wall of the fuel tank causing a leak which could lead to a fire.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-08-11

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    A fault with the skid control unit may result in an inability to release the parking brake or prevent the parking brake from being applied.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-12-01

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Romania)

    As a consequence, the screws can detach during use of the vehicle. If this occurs during rotation of the wheels, it can damage elements of the braking system on the rear axle, or may cause the wheels to detach.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-11-02

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    If dust has accumulated on the wire harness or the cover, vibration during vehicle use may cause the insulation on the wires to wear over time and expose the core wire, causing an electrical short circuit to occur between the damaged wires and generate heat. If sufficient heat is generated, there is an increased risk of fire.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-09-14

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-03-25

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Bulgaria)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-10-23

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADARUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

    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 · reported 24/02/2022

  • SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V877000 · reported 11/12/2019

  • SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V877000 · reported 11/12/2019

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V710000 · reported 11/10/2018

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V244000 · reported 27/03/2019

  • PARKING BRAKEUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 17V717000 · reported 15/11/2017

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Toyota recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Toyota C-HR?
The Toyota C-HR has a rated top speed of 170 km/h.
How much power does the Toyota C-HR have?
The Toyota C-HR produces 91 kW (121 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Toyota C-HR?
The Toyota C-HR is 4,370 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall.
How much does the Toyota C-HR weigh?
The Toyota C-HR has a kerb weight of about 1,583 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Toyota C-HR?
The Toyota C-HR emits 79 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Toyota C-HR have?
The Toyota C-HR has 5 seats.