2025 Toyota BZ4X Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 3, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BZ4X years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota BZ4X. That ranks 3rd out of 3 BZ4X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 60%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Toyota BZ4X
2026_Toyota_bZ4X in Filderstadt. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Toyota BZ4X problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other3
Suspension2
Wheels2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other360%———
Suspension240%———
Wheels240%———
Electrical System120%———
Engine120%———
Service Brakes120%———
Steering120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 4 complaints
2025: 4202542026: 120261

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Toyota BZ4X recalls (2)

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Back over prevention:display functionOct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac systemSep 4, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V577000 · 94,320 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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.

The front drive motor went out

Electrical System · received May 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735351

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

Service Brakes · received Dec 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706584

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

Unknown or Other · received Nov 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11701082

toyota bz4x 2025 ran 600 miles ony knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving 10 MPH

Wheels · received Nov 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700668

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

Suspension · received Nov 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11700678

Other Toyota BZ4X years

← 2024 BZ4X

YearComplaintsRecalls
202552
2024 BZ4X243
2023 BZ4X214

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota BZ4X?

Owners most often report unknown or other, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Toyota BZ4X?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Toyota BZ4X a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BZ4X model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.