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2024 Toyota bZ4X reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X over 3 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2023 bZ4X (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Display, Defroster and HVAC, and Labels.

2023 Toyota bZ4X
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Complaints

24

Per year

8

Recalls

3

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 24), then Structure (5) and Lane departure (3). The most filings arrived in 2025 (15 of 24). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 bZ4X has 5 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 5 complaints, 3 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Toyota bZ4X. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall back-over prevention, display 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000
Summary 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. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2025-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 25V577000
Summary 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. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.
Recall Labels 2024-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000
Summary 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 Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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.

Complaints by component (24 total)

Electrical system
10
Structure
5
Lane departure
3
Service brakes
3
Visibility
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Powertrain
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

3202415202562026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I was driving during heavy rain when I heard and felt a big thump. I wasn't sure what happened as I did not hit anything in the road. I was in my neighborhood driving at low speeds (<30mph). When I got home, I realized…"
    Structure · filed 2026-07-23
  • "While operating my 2024 Toyota bZ4X at very low speed on the road , I observed a stationary shipping container directly ahead and applied the brake pedal with maximum force approximately 4 seconds before contact. I held…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-29
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-05-22
  • "The car show on the screen a message in regards to the Adaptative Cruise Control Malfunction and it’s showing an orange sign light.. Another problem it’s in regards the AC.. it’s not working"
    Speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Visibility · filed 2026-05-06
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-05-05

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Toyota bZ4X SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
bZ4X — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 131 107 119 MPG / 252 mi range $650
bZ4X all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 114 94 104 MPG / 228 mi range $700
bZ4X Limited — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 121 102 112 MPG / 236 mi range $700
bZ4X Limited all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 112 92 102 MPG / 222 mi range $750

Specs and fitment

First generation (battery electric), 2023–present
Body styles Crossover SUV
Tire size 235/60R18, 235/50R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-444 covers 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. Recall 25V-577 covers 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. Recall 25V-744 covers certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor; a software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen in reverse, failing FMVSS 111.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota bZ4X reliable?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X over 3 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2023 bZ4X (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Display, Defroster and HVAC, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2024 Toyota bZ4X?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 24), then Structure (5) and Lane departure (3). The most filings arrived in 2025 (15 of 24). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Toyota bZ4X more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 bZ4X has 5 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 5 complaints, 3 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Toyota bZ4X been recalled?

The 2024 Toyota bZ4X has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Toyota bZ4X get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X is 109.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Toyota bZ4X use engine oil?

The bZ4X is battery electric; routine maintenance does not include gasoline-engine oil changes.

What tire sizes fit a US Toyota bZ4X?

Common US fitments include front size 235/60R18, 235/50R20 (trim-dependent); sizes vary by trim—confirm on the door jamb placard.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Toyota bZ4X?

Recall 22V-444 covers 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. Recall 25V-577 covers 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. Recall 25V-744 covers certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor; a software error may cause the rearview camera to…