2018 Toyota C-HR vs 2018 Volkswagen Golf
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Toyota C-HR | 2018 Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 319 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 156 | 620 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota C-HR | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 211 | 4 |
| Engine | 38 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2018 Toyota C-HR
2018 Volkswagen Golf
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.