2025 Toyota BZ4X Problems
Compared with other Toyota BZ4X years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (3 complaints).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 104 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 114 city / 94 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and wheels (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 48 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown3 60%
- Suspension2 40%
- Wheels2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “I just bought the toyota bz4x about 2 weeks run 1000 miles start knocking noise rear wheels, and then I brought to dealer ship , they can not repair , they told me to wait for corperate call, but right now knocking sound get in more, I want to recall, because I want get refund”
NHTSA complaint #11701082, filed 2025-11Brakes: “While driving the road was wet the vehicle brake failure and the steering wheels stopped completely lost control of the vehicle and keep running over the curb and hit moving vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11706584, filed 2025-12Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ4X · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 11.6% risk |
| BZ4X · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 11.6% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Toyota BZ4X version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bZ4X FWD | Electric | single-speed | 131 | 107 | 119 MPGe | $650 |
| bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels) | Electric | single-speed | 114 | 94 | 104 MPGe | $700 |
| bZ4X AWD (20inch Wheels) | Electric | single-speed | 112 | 92 | 102 MPGe | $700 |
| bZ4X LIMITED FWD | Electric | single-speed | 121 | 102 | 112 MPGe | $700 |
| bZ4X LIMITED AWD | Electric | single-speed | 112 | 92 | 102 MPGe | $700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Back over prevention › Display functionCovers: Toyota BZ4X 2023–2025, Lexus NX Hybrid 2022–2025, NX 2022–2025 +32 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may…
- 25V577000Sep 4, 2025Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac systemCovers: Toyota BZ4X 2023–2025, Subaru Solterra 2023–2025, Lexus RZ 2023–2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
Recall details for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 48 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038371Sep 8, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC01 POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CERTAIN 2025 MODEL YEAR bZ4x
- 11038370Sep 8, 2026Electrical system. An electrical connection for the rear window defogger may not have been installed correctly during vehicle assembly. Overtime, this can cause the rear window defogger to become inoperable, which…
- 11037177Aug 5, 2026Suspension. Some 2023 – 2025 model year bZ4X vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise coming from the strut mounting bearing of the front suspension when turning. A new part has been developed to address this…
- 11032478Apr 16, 2026Engine. Some Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the…
- 11031151Mar 6, 2026Engine. Some Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the…
- 11028720Jan 23, 2026Exterior lighting. Toyota is conducting a noncompliance equipment recall involving certain Rear Combination Lamp service parts for Toyota bZ4X sold from December 2023 to November 2025 in the U.S. Approximately 80…
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11026302Nov 4, 2025Other or unknown. Model Year 2023-2025 bZ4X vehicles have charge ports that use the CCS standard. This program is for lessees and owners of these vehicles to receive 1 complimentary NACS Charging Adapter per vehicle…
- 11020664Jun 17, 2025Engine. Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
- 11020658Jun 13, 2025Engine. Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
Other model years of the Toyota BZ4X
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 104 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 24 | 11,088 | 3 | 5 | 112 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 21 | 40,000 | 4 | 5 | 114 MPGe | — | Too new |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Toyota BZ4X have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Toyota BZ4X is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2025 Toyota BZ4X been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Toyota BZ4X do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Toyota BZ4X 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
How efficient is the 2025 Toyota BZ4X according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota BZ4X (bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels), Electric) at 104 MPGe combined, 114 city and 94 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.