KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota
Known faults for the Toyota C-HR (I).
2016–2023 · Petrol / Hybrid
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7 known faults with sources
Engines: 1.2 T (Petrol)
Ignition coils and carbon on the 1.2 turbo (8NR-FTS)Engine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.2 turbo petrol (8NR-FTS): Auris, C-HR and Corolla
- Period mentioned
- 2015–2022
- Symptoms
- Poor acceleration and strong jerking, misfires and limp mode; at high mileage, loss of power and higher consumption from carbon on injectors, valves and intake.
- Possible cause described
- The coils fitted up to mid-2018 have a suspected manufacturing defect; Toyota usually replaces them as goodwill. Direct injection encourages carbon build-up.
- Check for the garage
- Read misfire codes and check the coil date; ask for a goodwill replacement; clean the intake if there are deposits.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 1.2 T (Petrol) · 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
High-pressure pump, fuel tank, battery and campaigns on the C-HRKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota C-HR (2016–2023, 1.2 turbo and hybrids)
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- A high-pressure pump that wears and leaks (late 2017–spring 2021); a cracked tank on older hybrids; a 12 V battery that drains with little use or strong sun; badly fitted rear wheel bearings; seat covers that can affect the side airbag.
- Possible cause described
- There was a tank recall (almost always as goodwill) and campaigns for the rear bearings and seat covers; the battery and pump are usually covered by warranty or goodwill.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns by VIN; check for fuel leaks; use the car regularly for the battery.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 1.2 T (Petrol)
Toyota C-HR (I) 1.2 T: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.2 T in the Toyota C-HR (I)
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Noise from the engine bay (up to January 2017); Loss of power and engine warning light on; Scraping noise at the exhaust, engine side (up to 09/03/2018)
- Possible cause described
- According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Noise from the engine bay (up to January 2017): Turbo vacuum regulating valve to be replaced. 2) Loss of power and engine warning light on: Control unit reprogramming (up to 31/03/2017) or ignition coils (up to 24/07/2018). 3) Scraping noise at the exhaust, engine side (up to 09/03/2018): Heat shield mount.
- Check for the garage
- Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 1.2 T (Petrol) · 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Toyota C-HR (I): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota C-HR (I), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- GPS takes too long to get a signal after switching on; Various multimedia faults; Climate control display fault on cold settings (up to October 2017); No cold air on the 1.8 hybrid (up to January 2018); "Front camera unavailable" message (up to January 2018); Rear parking sensor fault
- Possible cause described
- According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) GPS takes too long to get a signal after switching on: Reposition the internal GPS aerial. 2) Various multimedia faults: Reprogramming. 3) Climate control display fault on cold settings (up to October 2017): Control unit to be replaced. 4) No cold air on the 1.8 hybrid (up to January 2018): Pipes to be replaced. 5) "Front camera unavailable" message (up to January 2018): Camera to be replaced. 6) Rear parking sensor fault: Reprogramming.
- Check for the garage
- Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 1.2 T (Petrol) · 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Toyota C-HR (I): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Toyota C-HR (I), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Wind noise at the windscreen pillar and/or the door mirror (up to July 2017); Water marks inside the rear lights (up to November 2017); Condensation in the headlights (up to 02/09/2022)
- Possible cause described
- According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Wind noise at the windscreen pillar and/or the door mirror (up to July 2017): Door seal to be replaced. 2) Water marks inside the rear lights (up to November 2017): Lights to be replaced. 3) Condensation in the headlights (up to 02/09/2022): Headlights to be replaced.
- Check for the garage
- Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines: 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Applies if: The Toyota USA bulletin does not list this model, but its hybrid battery is also cooled with cabin air through a filter.
Clogged hybrid battery cooling fan and filterHigh-voltage battery
- Engine / equipment
- Hybrid battery cooled with cabin air (intake next to the rear seat): Prius, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, C-HR, RAV4, Camry and others
- Period mentioned
- 2003 onwards
- Symptoms
- Hybrid battery cooling maintenance message, warning light with codes P0A80 or P0A7F, a noisy fan and less electric assistance; if ignored, the battery ages faster.
- Possible cause described
- Dust, pet hair or dirt block the filter and fan that cool the battery; so do objects covering the intake. Toyota USA issued bulletin T-SB-0074-20 (2003–2020 Prius and Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4 and Mirai hybrids up to 2020) and recommends cleaning the filter every 5,000 miles (about 8,000 km).
- Check for the garage
- Clean or replace the filter and clean the fan before condemning the battery; keep the intake grille clear. At the garage, read the codes and, if needed, install the software Toyota specifies.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Toyota technical bulletin T-SB-0074-20 (NHTSA): P0A80/P0A7F due to dust in the battery cooling fan and filterToyota tech tip T-TT-0432-17 (NHTSA): HV battery cooling filter maintenanceTustin Toyota: how often to inspect the hybrid battery air filter
View full entryEngines: 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid (Hybrid)
Toyota C-HR (I) 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.8 / 2.0 Hybrid in the Toyota C-HR (I)
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Loss of power in very hot weather because the battery gets hot; Will not go into "Ready" mode in low temperatures (up to 23/08/2019); Coolant leak (up to 02/03/2021); Abnormal noise, overheating… (up to 03/02/2022)
- Possible cause described
- According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Loss of power in very hot weather because the battery gets hot: Reprogramming. 2) Will not go into "Ready" mode in low temperatures (up to 23/08/2019): Battery junction block to be replaced. 3) Coolant leak (up to 02/03/2021): Throttle body. 4) Abnormal noise, overheating… (up to 03/02/2022): Cylinder head gasket (very rare cases).
- Check for the garage
- Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.2 TPetrol
- 1.8 / 2.0 HybridHybrid