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2026 Toyota C-HR

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 2026
Exterior Lighting

When driving at both low and high way speeds the head lights shake and flutter excessively. I get highbeam flashes from people I’m passing I can see the lights shaking on the cars In front of me. Toyota knows about this problem and won’t do anything

NHTSA ODI #11764634

Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2026
Exterior Lighting

Headlights shake at speeds and over bumps/potholes. Have tested with friend and they said it looks like I’m flashing my high beams rapidly when it’s just the cars headlight beam pattern shaking like the light is loose. Vehicle has not been inspect but service is due soon. Will inform dealership about the issue.

NHTSA ODI #11753383

Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2026
Exterior Lighting

I purchased this car in June, on the first night of driving , I noted that the headlights shake miserably as if they were loose. I went to the source dealership twice over this issue. Nothing was done as they said they could not test it during the day and they leave at 5PM. I called Toyota corporate , reported an unrelated prob…

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I purchased this car in June, on the first night of driving , I noted that the headlights shake miserably as if they were loose. I went to the source dealership twice over this issue. Nothing was done as they said they could not test it during the day and they leave at 5PM. I called Toyota corporate , reported an unrelated problem and the headlight problem. Alternative dealer resolved unrelated problem and acknowledged that headlights do seem loose, but that corporate would be unlikely to do anything . Assessed and noted that the headlamp assembly on both sides is only mounted from top support bracket and the outer side where it meets the bumper and fender. Being that the assembly is so large, and noting that there is no support below, this allows for the headlight assemblies to bounce around. Upon showing multiple Facebook groups pertaining to the owners of Toyota BZ, BZ Woodland , CHR and sister models Subaru Uncharted, Solterra and Trailseeker. Multiple individuals confirmed that the headlights seem to shake vertically when hitting deviations in the road, or at highway speeds. Street signs seem to strobe from the constant movement, oncoming traffic flash their high beams since they perceive it as a high beam. Someone suggested aiming the headlights lower which reduce visibility for whomever is driving the car. I do have videos showing the problem and demonstrating what is happening.

NHTSA ODI #11753376

Official recalls

1

26V570000 · Electrical System:propulsion System

Sep 2, 2026

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 loss of drive power.

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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