Toyota BZ4X Problems by Year
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Toyota BZ4X, across 3 model years (2023–2025). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (24). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Toyota BZ4X years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No BZ4X model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 BZ4X: 24 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2023 BZ4X: 21 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2025 BZ4X: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota BZ4X problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota BZ4X model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BZ4X | 5 | 2 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2024 BZ4X | 24 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2023 BZ4X | 21 | 4 | 5★ | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota BZ4X years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (24), 2023 (21), 2025 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota BZ4X?
Electrical System, with 14 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota BZ4X have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.