2023 Toyota BZ4xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota BZ4x, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Toyota BZ4x has problems

22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system40
Visibility40
Tires30
Structure30
Wheels20
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10
Forward collision avoidance10
Visibility/wiper10
1 other systems11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2023 Toyota BZ4x 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.

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles · 880,733 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 25V-577 · Sep 4, 2025 · 94,320 vehicles · 81,460 repaired

Risk. An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2026 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 24V-548 · Jul 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles · 33,514 repaired

Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2024 Q3

Wheels: hub

Do not drive

Recall 22V-444 · Jun 23, 2022 · 661 vehicles · 659 repaired

Risk. A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2023 vs. every other BZ4x 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 BZ4x median. How we score

'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2023 Toyota BZ4x safety ratings

2023 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (11.6% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What BZ4x owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X. The contact stated while at a stop light and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that after the A/C system was turned off, the A/C system independently reactivated. The EV…
Complaint 11776698 · Nov 9, 2026 · 23,000 miles
UNKNOWN, 11/26/2024 car in garage would not start, car was tow to Toyota and Toyota replaced the battery. then on 02/06/2025 vehicle was in garage and would not start and vehicle was tow again to Toyota dealer. Where dealer replaced 12 volt battery at 5,283 miles. And told us to put a battery…
Complaint 11666165 · Jun 10, 2025
For the 6th time, the car is without power. It will not start although the starter battery was changed by the dealer on 5/28/24. The EV battery does not show any power. This is the 6th time that car will not start and without power. It was bought brand new on 1/1/2023.
Complaint 11596203 · Jun 24, 2024

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