Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Toyota C-HR. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Inoperative Electronic Parking Brake/ FMVSS 135
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota CH-R vehicles. 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."
- Consequence
- 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."
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0W.
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Owner complaints (322)
322 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 322 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 214 | 66.5% |
| Unknown or other | 43 | 13.4% |
| Engine | 38 | 11.8% |
| Electrical system | 29 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 20 | 6.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 18 | 5.6% |
| Air bags | 5 | 1.6% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 1.2% |
| Parking brake | 4 | 1.2% |
| Steering | 4 | 1.2% |
How 2018 compares with other C-HR years
Best and worst C-HR years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 322 | 1 |
| 2019 | 111 | 3 |
| 2020 | 64 | 1 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Toyota C-HR 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 29 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 305 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 29 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 31 / 29 | $2,300 | 305 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2018 C-HR for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2018 Toyota C-HR FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota C-HR have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 17V717000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Toyota C-HR problems?
Owners filed 322 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (214), Unknown or other (43), Engine (38) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Toyota C-HR get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT version at 27 city, 31 highway and 29 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2018 Toyota C-HR get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 Toyota C-HR 5 hb fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2018 C-HR compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Toyota C-HR model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (34) and the 2018 the most (322). The 2018 drew 322. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.