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Toyota bZ4X

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

62

Active records

Recalls

5

Active records

TSBs

202

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

6

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Toyota bZ4X

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Electrical issue

17

Condition issue

16

Operating state

16

Reporting mechanism

12

Braking behavior

8

Noise

6

Starting behavior

6

Driver assistance issue

5

Electrified system issue

5

Infotainment behavior

5

Vibration/harshness

4

HVAC behavior

3

Performance issue

3

Access/entry issue

2

Engine behavior

2

Safety restraint behavior

2

Safety restraint issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Communication/network issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Recent change

1

Smell

1

Steering behavior

1

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Aug 5, 2026


The vehicle suffers from an overnight parasitic 12V battery drain caused by a continuous cloud activation/software communication loop involving the Data Communication Module (DCM) and telematics system. The vehicle has gone completely dead and required jumping on three separate occasions. The issue was inspected and documented on a service invoice by an authorized dealership, which confirmed the battery itself tested good and recommended disconnecting the mobile application link due to the DCM…

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jul 25, 2026


Vehicle experienced a catastrophic, terminal 12V auxiliary battery parasitic drain that flatlines the system to 0% while parked, creating a severe safety risk by stripping hazard lights and motive power. This is the 3rd identical electrical collapse within 4 weeks; a late June 12V battery replacement failed. The vehicle was in active daily use, not stored.Held out of service at Kings Toyota since July 6, 2026 (26+ days down). Technicians dismantled the cabin and placed the dashboard in the…

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed Jul 23, 2026


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 my fender liners and lower splash guard of my car were missing. I went back out to retrieve these pieces of my car, and it appeared the fender liners and the splash guard got torn off my car without impact with anything, as nothing was in the road near it. I was going to…

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Vehicle purchased late March. Since then, the 12V gets completely drained to 0% over the weekend. This is a biweekly problem. Vehicle taken to dealership, they were not able to replicate problem. Dealership claims battery and vehicle perfectly fine. 12V battery continues to get discharged. This issue puts the customer at risk of being stranded on trips. No warning lamps or symptoms before battery dies making vehicle completely inoperable. Research online and owner forums clearly show a large…

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jul 17, 2026


I am writing to formally report an unsafe design feature regarding the automatic headlight cleaner/washer system on the 2026 Toyota bZ.The vehicle is programmed to automatically spray windshield washer fluid onto the headlights when the headlights are active and the windshield washer lever is pulled. As a night-shift worker, I frequently operate this vehicle in complete darkness. When the high-pressure fluid sprays over the active headlight lenses, it immediately diffuses the light beam. This…

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The 12V battery in my 2026 Toyota bZ unexpectedly went dead, leaving the vehicle completely unresponsive. The vehicle could not be powered on or driven. There was no prior warning. Upon google search, there are several posts on websites like reddit and toyota owner forums with reports of the same exact issue.

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jun 24, 2026


Instrument cluster failed to turn on once car is turned on. Speedometer does not display and the electric charge does not display.

2026 TOYOTA BZ

Filed Jun 2, 2026


New car, only 800 miles, 12V battery drained and is dead. Needed to be replaced. Internal process draining battery. Multiple similar complaints online

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 29, 2026


Crash

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 the brake pedal at full pressure continuously. I never touched the accelerator. The vehicle came to what appeared to be a complete stop then continued to advance and made physical contact with the container despite my maintained maximum brake input. The vehicle's own…

2024 TOYOTA BZ4X

Filed May 22, 2026


Crash

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 pedal, but the vehicle completely ignored the foot pressure. The pedal and braking system became completely unresponsive, and the vehicle kept rolling forward uncommanded. Despite keeping the brake…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.