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Toyota bZ4X

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

53

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

202

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

5

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Toyota bZ4X

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Operating state

15

Condition issue

14

Electrical issue

12

Reporting mechanism

11

Braking behavior

6

Noise

6

Electrified system issue

5

Infotainment behavior

5

Starting behavior

5

Driver assistance issue

4

Vibration/harshness

4

HVAC behavior

3

Performance issue

3

Access/entry issue

2

Safety restraint behavior

2

Safety restraint issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Communication/network issue

1

Engine behavior

1

Lighting behavior

1

Recent change

1

Smell

1

Steering behavior

1

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 22, 2026


Crash

The vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic brake-by-wire system failure while operating in one-pedal driving (Regeneration Boost mode). While decelerating at a low speed behind an 18-wheeler semi-truck, the vehicle failed to continue slowing down. I immediately depressed the physical brake pedal, but the vehicle completely ignored the foot pressure. The pedal and braking system became completely unresponsive, and the vehicle kept rolling forward uncommanded. Despite keeping the brake…

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 6, 2026


The car show on the screen a message in regards to the Adaptative Cruise Control Malfunction and it’s showing an orange sign light.. Another problem it’s in regards the AC.. it’s not working

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Toyota BZ4X. When pressing the accelerator toelerator pedal to go onto the freeway, the vehicle failed to accelerate and suddenly shifted to neutral. The contact would have to press the brake pedal, the contact would immediately shift the vehicle back to Drive and continue forward. While continuing to drive, the vehicle accelerated. There were no warning lights. The failure had occurred 3 times. When attempting to start the vehicle one day, the vehicle failed to start.…

2025 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 3, 2026


The front drive motor went out

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 1, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The HVAC system, specifically the electric A/C compressor, has failed. The system produces a loud grinding/buzzing noise and has been diagnosed by authorized Toyota dealerships as requiring full compressor replacement. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This failure directly impacts the vehicle’s defrost system, which is…

2023 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed Apr 22, 2026


While driving on the highway under normal conditions with no road hazards present, the engine under cover (part #51441-42210) detached from my vehicle and the bumper clips broke, causing both the under cover and bumper to become damaged and requiring replacement. There was no collision, no debris, no pothole, or any other road hazard involved. The failure occurred solely under routine highway driving conditions. Upon taking the vehicle to my Toyota dealership, the service team acknowledged this…

2023 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed Apr 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X. The contact stated that the vehicle was awaiting a recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that the electrical HVAC compressor needed to be replaced as part of the recall repair; however, the part was on back order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the recall repair was not completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Feb 27, 2026


The CarPlay disconnects every 2-3 minutes and connects and the infotainment has problems or need software update.

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Feb 16, 2026


I am writing to formally advise Toyota Customer Relations of significant, unresolved performance and safety issues regarding my 2026 Toyota bZ, purchased new on February 14, 2026. Despite having only 976 miles on the odometer, this vehicle is currently demonstrating a battery state of health (SOH) of 82.7% and a maximum range of only 140 miles at 100% charge—even in moderate 40-degree temperatures. Description of Technical Failures: Battery & Range: The vehicle provides a maximum range of 140…

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jan 29, 2026


Backing into the center of my 2-car garage, half-way into the door, the car slammed on the brakes, displayed a large BRAKE warning and, on the 360 degree image, I saw a red bar to the immediate left of the driver's door. I thought I'd hit something, although I was still 20 feet from the back wall and there was at least 6 feet completely open on each side of the car. I pulled forward and it immediately slammed on the brakes again. I backed up and it slammed on the brakes again. I pulled…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.