Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | −39% | 2 | Wheel & Tire | Average |
| 2024 | 24 | — | 3 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2023 | 21 | — | 4 | Wheel & Tire | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median BZ4X year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota BZ4X problems
Latest Toyota BZ4X recalls
Back over prevention › Display function
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra…
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Wheels › Hub
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota BZ4X should you avoid?
None of the Toyota BZ4X years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Toyota BZ4X?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other BZ4X years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Toyota BZ4X problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (14), wheels & tires (10) and body & structure (8). Electrical complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota BZ4X had?
4 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Toyota BZ4X recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.