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 involving hub bolts that can loosen and allow a wheel to detach while driving, which can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
On the visibility side, two recalls affect what the driver can see in certain conditions. A software error can cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when the vehicle is in reverse, cutting off the view behind the car. Separately, if certain electrical faults occur in the HVAC system, the defroster and defogger can stop working, leaving windows fogged or iced over with no way to clear them. The remaining two recalls are administrative in nature: one involves a VIN error that makes the vehicle's make unverifiable from the number alone, and the other concerns an incorrect maximum load weight label, which could lead an owner to overload the vehicle.
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
Dealers will update the parking assist software at no cost to restore proper rearview camera function.
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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 →
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.
