2024 Toyota BZ4xProblems, recalls & complaints

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.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Toyota BZ4x has problems

25 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 system111
Structure50
Service brakes31
Visibility30
Lane departure31
Wheels21
Forward collision avoidance20
Steering11
Seats10
5 other systems51

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

3 recalls

2024 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 →

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

2024 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

2024 Toyota BZ4x safety ratings

2024 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 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…
Complaint 11776761 · Nov 9, 2026
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…
Complaint 11739440 · May 22, 2026
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…
Complaint 11735739 · May 5, 2026 · 9,787 miles

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