2026 Toyota BZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BZ years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota BZ. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 60%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Toyota BZ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 20% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2026 Toyota BZ recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was involved in an Accident on 9-19-26 as my car hit the car in front of me . I applied brakes however my car did not stop and the collision warning did not activate and the emergency braking system failed . Now my car is totaled and Iâm left paying Toyota the difference ! CAR IS DEFECTIVE…
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH and attempting to overtake a tractor trailer logging truck, the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking activated causing the vehicle abruptly decelerate. The failure was immediately…
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that the air conditioning system was inoperable while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that while the air conditioning system was activated, the vents failed to blow air immediately. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact was…
SUPPLEMENT TO ODI COMPLAINT 11758090 (filed 8/19/2026). Two corrections, an identified component, and a verified manufacturer remedy. Full narrative attached. CORRECTIONS. (1) The prior 12V battery was replaced 5/29/2026, not June 2026; invoice 569207 is correct. (2) The complaint attributed the…
The 12-volt auxiliary battery system repeatedly discharges itself and has twice left the vehicle completely inoperative: 7/24/2026 (5.58 V at the battery, parked unplugged ~46 hours after the last drive) and 7/28/2026 (5.95 V, failure during an attempt to enter READY to drive). The 12V system…
Other Toyota BZ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 1 |
See all Toyota BZ problems by year, every Toyota model, or the Toyota VIN decoder.
Similar Toyota models
Embed this 2026 Toyota BZ badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota BZ?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Toyota BZ?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Toyota BZ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BZ model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.