NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system may cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when backing up, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 20 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Bz4x.
104–119 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2023 Toyota bZ4X are spread fairly evenly across a few systems, with tires, structure, and visibility each drawing the same number of reports. On the tire side, owners describe two distinct issues: premature and uneven wear that multiple shops attributed to alignment problems, and severe vibration at highway speeds traced to a failure of the foam pad inside the tire. Structural complaints center on the engine undercover panel detaching from the vehicle during normal highway driving, with no road hazard involved, often taking bumper clips with it. Visibility complaints include the defroster failing to direct warm air onto the windshield, leaving the glass uncleared.
20
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X has 5 recalls, the most serious being a wheel hub bolt defect that can allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle while driving, with a high risk of losing control.
On the visibility side, two separate recalls affect what the driver can see. If the HVAC system develops a fault, such as the electric compressor failing, the defroster and defogger can stop working entirely, leaving windows fogged or iced over with no way to clear them. Separately, a software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system can cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, removing the view of what is directly behind the car. Two administrative recalls round out the list: one affects vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota, where an incorrect maximum cargo capacity label could lead an owner to overload the vehicle beyond its safe limit, and the other involves a VIN printing error that makes it impossible to identify the vehicle's make from the number alone, though this last issue has no effect on how the vehicle drives or performs.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system may cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when backing up, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will update the parking assist software at no cost to restore proper rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the HVAC system experiences certain faults, like electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger may stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the HVAC control software and inspect the electrical compressor, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label on certain Toyota vehicles with GST accessories shows incorrect added weight values, which doesn't meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected labels to owners at no cost. Contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074 for assistance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle's VIN contains an error that prevents it from being correctly identified by its make.
What the fix does
This is not a recall. Toyota has corrected the VIN process for all new vehicles going forward.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that attach the wheels to the hub can loosen, potentially causing a wheel to separate from the vehicle during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
