Back over prevention: display function
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.
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota BZ4x, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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.
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
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.
Risk. An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The 12-volt auxiliary battery in my 2024 Toyota bZ4X repeatedly drains and fails, leaving the vehicle completely unable to start. This has happened multiple times since XXX, including State Farm Emergency Road Service events on XX, requiring jump starts and tows. The first occurrence was at about…
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.