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2019 Toyota C-HR Limited

The 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited is a 144-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,050 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 144 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The C-HR measures 171.2 inches long on a 103.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,300 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$26,050
MSRP with Destination$27,145
Destination Charge$1,095
Engine
Engine Type2.0-liter Inline-4 DOHC 16-valve Valvematic (3ZR-FAE)
Displacement2 L
Horsepower144 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque139 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, four-valve/cylinder, Valvematic
Bore and Stroke80.5 x 97.6
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Differential TypePreload Differential
Transmission
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift mode (CVTi-S) (K114)
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended Fuel87-octane unleaded or higher
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionDouble-wishbone style multi-link with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar26 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar26 mm
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 11.7 in.
Rear Brake DiscSolid disc, 11.5 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7J
Wheels Rear18 x 7J
Tires FrontP225/50R18 95V
Tires RearP225/50R18 95V
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.2 in
Width70.7 in
Height61.6 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Front Track60.6 in
Rear Track60.6 in
Ground Clearance5.9 in
Approach Angle15.8°
Departure Angle38°
Cargo Volume19 ft³
Curb Weight3,300 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front43.5 in
Legroom Rear31.7 in
Shoulder Room Front49 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.5 in
Hip Room Front53 in
Hip Room Rear48 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2019 Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota C-HR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 11, 2019 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

Consequence: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.

NHTSA campaign 19V877000

Mar 27, 2019 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

NHTSA campaign 19V244000

Oct 11, 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota C-HR vehicles. The rear axle hub bearing bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and damage the rear brake components or cause a rear wheel to detach.

Consequence: If the bolts loosen and damage the rear brake components, or cause a rear wheel to detach, it would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle hub bearing bolts. If a bolt is found to be loose or detached, the dealer will replace the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear axle carrier sub-assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Y.

NHTSA campaign 18V710000

114 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota C-HR

Owner Complaints

114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota C-HR (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train65
Unknown Or Other33
Engine9
Electrical System7
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Visibility/Wiper5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 18, 2026 · Power Train
“Subject: Formal Vehicle Safety Complaint — Premature CVT Transmission Failure in 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Vehicle: 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Component: Power Train — Continuously Variable Transmission…”
Oct 18, 2026 · Power Train
“Failure transmission verify by Toyota, and Toyota has a program for this issues with this certain cars and it's called Toyota Customer Support Program (20T006) but they said that my car isn't not…”
Oct 14, 2026 · Power Train
“Transmission failure that toyota has already recognized in some vehicles. They have not covered all vehicles that are showing the same issues as the ones covered in the service program.”
Sep 30, 2026 · Power Train
“Transmission slippage and failure”
Sep 23, 2026 · Power Train
“Driving home from work on the freeway, the loud droning and whining sound was already present. Same issue that I thought had been previously resolved by replacing the transmission from the dealership…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 TOYOTA C-HR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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