NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota BZ. Most complaints involve electrical system (2) and service brakes (2). The EPA rates it 109–131 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each BZ model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that while driving, the battery started overheating and the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power. The messages "EV System Overheated - Output Power Reduced" and "Plug in Charging System Malfunction - Visit your Dealer” were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.”
“When I was driving the car when forward and suddleny heard a pop and I got a shocked and my car went a complete broke down I think EV broke down it almost caused me to get in accident and almost get killed”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah) Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 143 | 119 | 131 | $550 | — |
| bZ (energy capacity 200 Ah) Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 144 | 117 | 130 | $600 | — |
| bZ LIMITED (energy capacity 191 Ah) Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 138 | 113 | 125 | $600 | — |
| bZ LIMITED (energy capacity 200 Ah) Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 134 | 111 | 123 | $600 | — |
| bZ AWD Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 131 | 109 | 120 | $650 | — |
| bZ AWD LIMITED Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 128 | 105 | 117 | $650 | — |
| bZ Woodland AWD 235/60R18 Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 127 | 107 | 117 | $650 | — |
| bZ Woodland AWD 235/65R18 Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 117 | 100 | 109 | $700 | — |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
1 safety recall as of Nov 1, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (2), service brakes (2), engine (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2026 Toyota BZ at 109–131 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Toyota BZ 5 out of 5 stars overall.