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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: propulsion system
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
High voltage
2026-09-02 · campaign 2026-421
Issue:
On certain vehicles, under certain conditions, a software problem in the battery electric vehicle control unit (BEV ECU) could cause the electric drive system to shut down while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Toyota advises that you should limit the vehicle's maximum state of charge to no more than 80% until the recall repairs have been completed. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the BEV ECU software.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota C-HR (1 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 66).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota C-HR.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA C-HR SUV BEV FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA C-HR SUV BEV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota C-HR version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| C-HR AWD 18inch Automatic (A1) | 127 | 107 | 117 | $650 |
| C-HR AWD 20inch Automatic (A1) | 122 | 102 | 112 | $650 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.