2026 Toyota C-HR: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota C-HR at 112–117 MPGe combined with 273–287 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined MPGe
112–117
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Toyota C-HR recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Toyota C-HR, newest first.
Electrical system: Propulsion system
NHTSA 26V570000Reported Sep 2, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26TA17)
Units affected
8,521 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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 were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Toyota C-HR fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Toyota C-HR crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2026 Toyota C-HR NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA C-HR SUV BEV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
11.6%
Standard
2026 TOYOTA C-HR SUV BEV FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
11.6%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Toyota C-HR owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota C-HR, most recently on Sep 16, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota C-HR complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
5
Exterior lighting
3
Unknown or other
2
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
