2026 TOYOTA C-HR
1 recalls, 10 complaints
26V570000 Sep 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 l... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 15, 2026
1.The vehicle’s 12-volt battery/electrical system has malfunctioned. The battery became completely discharged after the vehicle was sitting for approximately one day , leaving me unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2026 Toyota C-HR, and I was extremely concerned because I had no reasonab... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 15, 2026
1.The vehicle’s 12-volt battery/electrical system has malfunctioned. The battery became completely discharged after the vehicle was sitting for approximately one day , leaving me unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2026 Toyota C-HR, and I was extremely concerned because I had no reasonab... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 15, 2026
1.The vehicle’s 12-volt battery/electrical system has malfunctioned. The battery became completely discharged after the vehicle was sitting for approximately one day , leaving me unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2026 Toyota C-HR, and I was extremely concerned because I had no reasonab... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2026
Incident date: Aug 4, 2026
The 12 Volt battery failed and the car was therefore not responsive after it was parked for 1 week. Had to jump start the car at 1AM. The car is brand new (purchased in June 2026). The battery should obviously not fail so soon. The dealer confirmed that the battery failed test with a DCA tester and... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Jun 30, 2026
After 4 weeks of purchasing the car with only 500 miles, car's 12 volt battery drained, and car wouldn't turn on, had to have it towed to toyota dealer they had it for 3 weeks and couldn't figure out where parasitic drain was coming from, they replaced 12 volt battery kept car for few days and it... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Jun 30, 2026
After 4 weeks of purchasing the car with only 500 miles, car's 12 volt battery drained, and car wouldn't turn on, had to have it towed to toyota dealer they had it for 3 weeks and couldn't figure out where parasitic drain was coming from, they replaced 12 volt battery kept car for few days and it... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 4, 2026
Incident date: Jun 20, 2026
All the safety lights came on on the dashboard suddenly the brake assist did not work. Honda tells me the brake servo is bad. This is a known defect as other 2020 crv hybrids were recalled for the same reason. It is a dangerous safety hazard.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2026
Incident date: Jun 19, 2026
Car shuts off at highway speeds and in stop and go traffic like it has a fuel delivery issue. Car sputters and then loses all power. I know there was a previous recall on this vehicle but I’m curious whether it was actually fixed on my car specifically.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 25, 2026
The left headliner above the small rear window is wet/stained after heavy rain or a car wash. I have had this issue previously with the front left headliner and the clips were replaced. The same issue is occurring with the rear left headliner now. The risk of mold exposure, water damage, etc. is hig... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: Jun 24, 2026
Description of the Issue: I am filing a complaint regarding a premature coolant leak and failure of the engine water pump on my 2022 Volkswagen Atlas. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Volkswagen dealership for an unrelated safety recall service. During their multi-point inspection, the dealers... Read more
TOYOTA C-HR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA C-HR across all model years (2018, 2026).
7
Total Recalls
689
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
39
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths