Toyota C-HR 2.0 Hybrid
2.0-litre fifth-generation hybrid drivetrain with high efficiency. Noticeably more powerful than the 1.8 hybrid, yet barely thirstier. Lithium-ion battery, E-CVT, no known weaknesses so far.
Design SUV with genuine bite
135 kW 2.0 hybrid — finally the engine matches the sporty chassis. Less CVT noise, perceptible dynamics on twisty roads.
Engine Weaknesses 7
The EGR cooler can develop cracks, causing coolant ingress into the combustion chambers. Toyota has published TSBs for affected models. EGR valve sticks from around 100,000 km.
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust; coolant loss; sweet exhaust smell
The EGR liquid cooler on the M20A-FXS can allow coolant into the combustion chambers through internal leaks. Toyota has issued a TSB (T-SB-0104-21).
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust, coolant level dropping without visible external leak, oil turns milky, engine warning light
All Dynamic Force engines are susceptible to EGR cooler cracks per TSB EG-00691T-TME. On the M20A-FXS, coolant can enter the combustion chamber and cause hydrolocking, cylinder head damage or piston deformation.
Symptoms: White smoke from the exhaust, coolant loss without visible external leak, engine stumbling, engine damage in severe cases
From around 80,000–100,000 km, the EGR valve and EGR passage on the M20A-FXS can clog with PCV oil vapour and soot particles. Without cleaning, cylinder head damage can result long-term.
Symptoms: EGR fault code P0400, fluctuating idle, poor throttle response, elevated emissions
The M20A-FXS is sensitive to fuel quality. Poor-quality petrol or fuel with high sulphur content causes deposits on injectors, degrading power and economy.
Symptoms: Slight power loss, increased fuel consumption, rough idle, fault code entry for fuel metering.
The EGR valve on the M20A-FXS can block with soot deposits from around 80,000–100,000 km. This leads to fault codes P0401/P0402 and restricted hybrid operation.
Symptoms: Check engine light (P0401/P0402), reduced EGR flow rate, rough idle, in rare cases limp mode.
The M20A-FXS occasionally shows oil loss at engine seals. The complex architecture of the 2.0L Dynamic Force hybrid with direct injection and high-pressure pump increases the risk of seal failure.
Symptoms: Dropping oil level, oil spots under the vehicle, faint oil smell
Vehicle Weaknesses 18
On hybrid models from 2016–2017 cracks can develop in the fuel tank.
C-HR AX10 vehicles built June to August 2018 were recalled due to loose wheel bearing retaining bolts.
Faulty front-axle wheel bearings can detach. Official recall for certain production periods.
Ignition coils of the 8NR-FTS turbo engine fail on early build years before April 2018 and trigger limp mode. Toyota replaced all four coils as a service action.
Toyota delivers the C-HR without factory underbody corrosion protection. Suspension components and rear wishbones show significant corrosion on vehicles from salt-belt regions even under two years old.
Fuel leak due to premature wear of the high-pressure fuel pump on vehicles produced November 2017 to April 2021. Toyota recalled affected vehicles for pump inspection and replacement if necessary.
Ignition coils of the 8NR-FTS turbo engine fail on early build years before April 2018 and trigger limp mode. Toyota replaced all four coils as a service action.
Toyota delivers the C-HR without factory underbody corrosion protection. Suspension components and rear wishbones show significant corrosion on vehicles from salt-belt regions even under two years old.
Fuel leak due to premature wear of the high-pressure fuel pump on vehicles produced November 2017 to April 2021. Toyota recalled affected vehicles for pump inspection and replacement if necessary.
The C-HR AX10 develops typical model-specific rust blistering on the floorpan at an early stage.
The 1.2L turbo engine (8NR-FTS) has isolated ignition coil failures leading to misfires.
The 1.2T direct-injection petrol engine is prone to carbon deposits on intake valves and injectors at higher mileages. Fuel system cleaner at regular service intervals is recommended.
On the hybrid model the 12V starter battery can go flat after extended periods of inactivity, as the hybrid system does not always charge it sufficiently. More common on vehicles that are rarely used.
The 1.2T direct-injection petrol engine is prone to carbon deposits on intake valves and injectors at higher mileages. Fuel system cleaner at regular service intervals is recommended.
On the hybrid model the 12V starter battery can go flat after extended periods of inactivity, as the hybrid system does not always charge it sufficiently. More common on vehicles that are rarely used.
Metal underbody panels and heat shields corrode and detach.
The coupé body design of the C-HR severely restricts all-round visibility. A very small rear window and thick C-pillars make reversing difficult. Parking sensors are almost mandatory.
The coupé body design of the C-HR severely restricts all-round visibility. A very small rear window and thick C-pillars make reversing difficult. Parking sensors are almost mandatory.