Toyota C-HR VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Toyota C-HR VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 6 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2018–2026 cover that year.

VIN prefixNMTJTNJTM

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Toyota C-HR

About the Toyota C-HR

Toyota has sold the C-HR in the US since the 2018 model year, and there have been two generations. The AX10 came first (2018–2022), and the Gen 2 took over for 2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns and 542 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the AX10. Its 2018 and 2019 model years alone account for 433 of them, with owners bringing up powertrain most often and engine and cooling after that. The Gen 2 is electric; EPA rates it at 112–117 MPGe combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2018–2026

GenerationsAX10 · Gen 2

NHTSA recall campaigns6

Owner complaints542 at NHTSA

Toyota C-HR photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Toyota C-HR generations

Two generations since the 2018 model year. The AX10 (2018–2022) has both the most owner complaints and the most recall campaigns (5).

2 / 2

Gen 2

20262nd generation

Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20182025

2026· Generation 2 of 2

Gen 2 · 2nd generation

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle

EPA combined MPGe112–117

NHTSA recalls1

Engines (EPA)

Electric · 2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD
automatic (2026)

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 2JTMAAAAD?TJ······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2026 Toyota C-HR, built in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture

Check a C-HR VIN

Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which C-HR model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 6 campaigns on file for C-HR model years 2018–2026, and the 2019 shows up in more of them than any other year (3), ahead of the 2018 (1). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Toyota C-HR owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2018 and 2019 hold 433 of the 542 complaints, or 80%. Tap any bar or generation.

542NHTSA complaints, 2018–2026

16mention a crash

0mention a fire

15injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearGen 2: 8 complaints · most for the 2026 (8)

Top complaint areas · Gen 2

Owner complaints on file for these model years: 8. That is too few to show patterns.

What C-HR owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2018–2022 (1st generation)

CVT trouble dominates. Most NHTSA complaints for the 2018 involve the transmission, often a whining or loud noise that ends in CVT failure, and the 2019 shows the same pattern at lower volume. CarComplaints data is thin, but it ranks transmission failure first for 2018 and 2019. Toyota ended this C-HR after 2022, and the 2026 electric C-HR is a different vehicle. Recalls cover the electric parking brake on some 2018 models, rear hub bolts on some 2019 models and rear seat belts on 2019–2020 models. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the parking brake, rear hub and rear seat belt recalls.
Ask for CVT fluid service records.
On the drive, listen for whining or droning from the transmission as speed builds and feel for slipping or shuddering, and test the electric parking brake.

Sources (4) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

C-HR complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Electric C-HR versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

542complaints, 2018–2026

16mention a crash

0mention a fire

15injuries reported

Most complaints: 2018 (322), 2019 (111), 2020 (64)

2018 · 322 complaints

Crashes 9 · fires 0 · injuries 7

Power train214

Unknown or other43

Engine38

Electrical system29

Service brakes20

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

C-HR CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 7 C-HR versions for model years 2018–2026 (gas and electric). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 305 g/mi (2022). Electric versions have none at the tailpipe. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

AX102018–2022

29 mpg · CO₂ 305 g/mi

Gen 22026

112–117 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0 g/mi

Model year2026

117combined MPGe

0CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$650EPA yearly fuel cost

—/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

10/10Greenhouse gas rating

287midriving range

—Emission standard

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasElectric

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

C-HR vs Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-30

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2018–2022. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the C-HR, against 8 for the Honda HR-V and 5 for the Mazda CX-30. Pick a range to compare.

Toyota C-HRGen 2

Model years 2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 1
NHTSA owner complaints: 8
EPA combined MPGe: 112–117
Engines (EPA): Electric
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 5
Exterior lighting 3
Fuel system 1

Honda HR-V

Model years 2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 0
NHTSA owner complaints: 15
EPA combined mpg: 27–28
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 4
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 2
Steering 2

Mazda CX-30

Model years 2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 0
NHTSA owner complaints: 4
EPA combined mpg: 25–27
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.5 L
Also listed: turbo
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Speed control / acceleration 2
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 1
Engine and cooling 1

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Toyota C-HR VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a C-HR

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Red Toyota C-HR (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The C-HR has its VIN on a plate at the base of the driver's side windshield. A door jamb sticker and a B-pillar label between the front and rear doors are the two secondary locations. Unlike some Toyota crossovers, the C-HR does not carry a frame stamp due to its unibody construction. The Gen 2 generation starts with the 2026 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (T for 2026) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Toyota C-HR VIN questions

Which Toyota C-HR model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2018 leads with 322, ahead of the 2019 (111) and 2020 (64). Those first two alone make up 80% of the 542 C-HR complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Toyota C-HR had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 6 vehicle campaigns for model years 2018–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, AX10 leads with 5. Then come the Gen 2 (1), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which C-HR generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the AX10 is 2018–2022 and the Gen 2 2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (T is 2026).

What fuel economy does the Toyota C-HR get?

EPA rates the 2026 Gen 2 at 112–117 MPGe combined (electric; fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Toyota C-HR compare with the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-30 on recalls?

For 2026 models the C-HR has 1 NHTSA recall campaign. The Honda HR-V has 0, the Mazda CX-30 0. Complaints run 8, 15 and 4 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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