Used car guide

2017 Toyota C-HR: petrol or diesel?

Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.

Diesel versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.

Known faults on every 2017 Toyota C-HR

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Six recalls (2017–2019)

    All engines

    Recalls covered hybrid drive parts that might not have been bolted together properly, leaking fuel tanks, ESP software, engine-bay wiring that could chafe and cause a fire, badly fitted rear wheel bearings (cars built June to Aug 2018) and seat side airbags.

    At the viewing: Ask a Toyota dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

    Source: Auto Express: used Toyota C-HR (Mk1, 2017-2023) buyer’s guide

  • Cracked windscreen

    All engines

    Cracked windscreens are the most talked-about fault, often in the top right corner. Replacement means recalibrating the safety cameras.

    At the viewing: Look closely at the whole screen for cracks and chips.

    Source: Auto Express: used Toyota C-HR (Mk1, 2017-2023) buyer’s guide

  • Wind noise and sat nav glitches

    All engines

    Some owners report wind noise from the door and window seals, and sat nav glitches.

    At the viewing: Listen at motorway speed and try the sat nav.

    Source: Auto Express: used Toyota C-HR (Mk1, 2017-2023) buyer’s guide

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Other years

Every year of the Toyota C-HR compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
20231,440Tyres 12%
202218,916Tyres 19%
202135,289Tyres 21%
202048,719Tyres 23%
201952,358Tyres 27%
201854,777Tyres 28%
20161,445Tyres 28%