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Toyota C-hr: which year should you buy?

Across the 2018 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 90 · 2020 88 · 2019 80 · 2018 74

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202190/100
Buybest year

32 complaints · 1 recalls

202088/100
Buy

53 complaints · 1 recalls

201980/100
Buy

101 complaints · 3 recalls

201874/100
Buy

293 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Toyota C-hr’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Toyota C-hr head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota C-hr as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.