2018 Toyota C-HR: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Toyota C-HR: 1 recall, 323 owner complaints and up to 29 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Parking brake Vehicle recall #17V717000 · 2017 · 28,764 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the epb cannot be applied, there is an increased risk of a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked on a hill without being placed into "park."
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (214): the most common themes are noise or vibration (102), warning light on (30), hard / delayed shifting (24).
- Other / unknown (43): the most common themes are noise or vibration (13), stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (4).
- Engine (38): the most common themes are noise or vibration (16), electrical failure (5).
- Electrical (29): the most common themes are electrical failure (12), won't start (3).
The 2018 Toyota C-HR has 323 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 6 C-HR model years for complaints (3.6× the average C-HR year). Complaints peaked in 2026 (106 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 42,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2019 (111 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 31 | 29 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2018 Toyota C-HR. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Toyota C-HR problems?
Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (214), other / unknown (43), engine (38).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota C-HR get?
EPA ratings run up to 29 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2018 Toyota C-HR repair manual?
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