Toyota C-HR AX50
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Generations
Engine Overview
The Toyota C-HR AX50 is available with 2 engine variants — from 150 to 152 hp.
The Toyota C-HR 2.0 Hybrid (Benziner Hybrid, 197 PS) has the M20A-FXS (2.0L Hybrid) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Toyota C-HR 2.0 PHEV (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 223 PS) has the M20A-FXS-PHEV (2.0L Plug-in Hybrid) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid high-voltage battery sensitive to heat The hybrid battery of the C-HR AX50 can age prematurely during long periods of inactivity or at high temperatures. Symptoms: Reduced electric range, hybrid system warning indicator. from 150,000 km | High | |
| Infotainment system outdated and sluggish C-HR AX50 owners criticise the infotainment system as outdated. Symptoms: Infotainment freezes or boots incorrectly, Bluetooth disconnects. | Medium | |
| Inaccurate fuel gauge Many C-HR drivers report an inaccurate fuel gauge and range display. The indicated remaining range often does not match the actual fuel level. A widely discussed forum topic with 348 replies. Symptoms: Fuel gauge jumps, shows more range than actually available, takes time to display correctly after refuelling from 40,000 km | Low | |
| 12V starter battery drain The standard 45 Ah starter battery (factory: Mutlu) drains too quickly on short runs and after extended parking due to permanent consumers (telematics, alarm, GPS). Well documented on chr-forum.de with multiple breakdowns reported. Symptoms: Vehicle won't start after a few days of sitting, key fob unresponsive; warning message on display from 40,000 km | Low |
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 20 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota C-HR AX50 (2024–2025) — 13 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Interior.
C-HR (M20A-FXS, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: EGR Cooler Leak with Coolant Ingress, EGR Cooler Leaking — Coolant Entering Engine, EGR Cooler Cracks — Coolant in Combustion Chamber. Power: 150–152 PS.
C-HR (M20A-FXS-PHEV, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: EGR Cooler Leak (PHEV Variant), DC-DC Converter Short Circuit in Cold Weather, EGR Cooler Coolant Contamination. Power: 150–152 PS.
What to watch out for with the Toyota C-HR? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee