repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Toyota BZProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota BZ, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Toyota BZ has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Visibility/wiper
1Exterior lighting
1Vehicle speed control
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 Toyota BZ recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other BZ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BZ median. How we score
'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Toyota BZ safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA BZ SUV BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What BZ owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The 2026 Toyota BZ XLE PLUS generated some vibration and noise during the driving and it caused the eardrum pressure and discomfort for a short trip of drive like 15-minutes drive. It caused sharp ear pain after a long trip of drive like one-hour drive. The pain would last few hours after the…
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that while driving, the battery started overheating and the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power. The messages "EV System Overheated - Output Power Reduced" and "Plug in Charging System Malfunction - Visit your Dealer” were…
When I was driving the car when forward and suddleny heard a pop and I got a shocked and my car went a complete broke down I think EV broke down it almost caused me to get in accident and almost get killed
Own a 2026 BZ?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.