2020 Toyota C-HR power train problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Toyota C-HR — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“CVT failing, causing extreme bearing noise. Toyota insisted lifetime fluids with no transmission service or fluid changes. At 147000 miles it is noisy with no warning lights and no recommended service.”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Transmission went out 3,400 miles past the 60k warranty. Vehicle taken in at 59k miles and told there were no issues. Filed good will warranty claim. Toyota needs to do a recall. This is a know problem. 2018 and 2019 models recalled. 2020 models same issue, why no recall for 2020. I have read at…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“Transmission making winding noise, took into toyota told will need full transmission replacement. Said could just go out at anytime. 2020 with 75700 miles on car.”
filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other C-HR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 C-HR | 16 | 47% |
| 2019 C-HR | 58 | 54% |
| 2018 C-HR | 211 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Toyota C-HR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.