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2025 Toyota bZ4X problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota bZ4X — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

11

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other bZ4X years?

bZ4X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted41 complaints2023: 23 complaints2024: 41 complaints2025: 11 complaints
bZ4X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Toyota bZ4X problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other327%
Suspension218%
Tires & Wheels218%
Electrical System19%
Engine19%
Brakes19%
Steering19%

Does the 2025 Toyota bZ4X have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V744000Driver AssistanceOctober 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

25V577000Visibility & WipersSeptember 4, 2025 · 94,320 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I just bought the toyota bz4x about 2 weeks run 1000 miles start knocking noise rear wheels, and then I brought to dealer ship , they can not repair , they told me to wait for corperate call, but right now knocking sound get in more, I want to recall, because I want get refund”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 5, 2025

“a client states there is a knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving @ 10 MPH believes more so R/R wheel . they already fix two time , but still more knoking soung, the dealership service can not fix”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 12, 2025

“a client states there is a knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving @ 10 MPH believes more so R/R wheel . they already fix two time , but still more knoking soung, the dealership service can not fix”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 12, 2025

“While driving the road was wet the vehicle brake failure and the steering wheels stopped completely lost control of the vehicle and keep running over the curb and hit moving vehicle ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 19, 2025 · crash

2025 Toyota bZ4X — common questions

Is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 bZ4X problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (3 complaints), suspension (2 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints).

Does the 2025 Toyota bZ4X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Toyota bZ4X. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota bZ4X years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the bZ4X years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest record among bZ4X years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Toyota bZ4X earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.