EGR cooler clogging → head gasket
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle on start, coolant loss (esp. 2010–2015)
Fix: Clean EGR proactively at ~150,000 km
€300–3,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota C-HR
2016–now
3
engines covered
7
known faults
86,538
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
12
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Toyota C-HR has been built since 2016.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Hybrid battery ageing: it usually appears at 250,000–350,000 km and costs €1,500–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (11.3 %), tyres and wheels (4.6 %), brakes (1.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE) | Hybrid | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN / ILSAC GF-5 · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR) | Hybrid | Chain | 0W-16 / 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.3–4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE)
Inverter coolant pump
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Hybrid system warning
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Hybrid battery ageing
usually 250,000–350,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Fuel economy drops, battery warning
Fix: Recondition or replace
€1,500–3,500
2.0 / 2.5 Hybrid (M20A / A25A / 2AR)
12V auxiliary battery weak
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Car won't go 'Ready' after standing
Fix: Replace 12V battery
€150–300
Hybrid battery ageing
usually 250,000–350,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Reduced EV assist
Fix: Recondition or replace
€1,500–3,500
1.0 / 1.2T / 1.33 / 1.5 petrol (Toyota KR / NR / M15A)
Water pump
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant weep
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Multidrive S (CVT)
CVT judder / belt noise
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whine, judder under load
Fix: Fluid change or rebuild
€300–3,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.8 Hybrid (2ZR-FXE) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter coolantHybrid system | every 160,000 km or every 120 months | €80–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Hybrid battery cooling filter cleanHybrid system | every 30,000 km | €0–40 |
| Hybrid transaxle fluidTransmission | every 100,000 km | €80–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 86,538 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.3 % | 1.6 % | 2.8 % | 3.7 % | 2.8 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.6 % | 1.1 % | 1.2 % | 1.8 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.6 % | 4.6 % | 5.4 % | 5.2 % | 5.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 6.6 % | 11.3 % | 13.1 % | 11.4 % | 12.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 107 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (12). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Gearbox Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models01/12/2025 · R/2025/466
- Visibility Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models24/11/2025 · R/2025/270
- Fuel system High-Pressure Fuel Pump replacement on multiple models20/01/2025 · R/2024/514
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Remote Parking via Mobile App on Certain Toyota C-HR19/02/2024 · R/2023/349
- Fire risk Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.20/11/2023 · R/2023/298
- Electronics / software On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.12/10/2023 · R/2023/279
- Electronics / software The initialization of the radar sensor may not have been completed correctly18/04/2022 · R/2022/055
- Fuel system The inside of the high pressure fuel pump may be worn or damaged over time during operation28/06/2021 · R/2021/185
The other recalls (4) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026