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2025 Toyota BZ4XRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X. Most complaints involve suspension (2) and wheels (2). The EPA rates it 102–119 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
102–119mpg
EPA · 5 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Oct 2025
Owner complaints
5
Top: suspension
Fuel cost / yr
$650est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Back over prevention: display function

Free remedy

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."

Back over preventionReported Oct 30, 2025NHTSA 25V744000

Visibility: defroster

Free remedy

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.

VisibilityReported Sep 4, 2025NHTSA 25V577000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

5 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2025 – May 2026
  1. Suspension2
  2. Wheels2
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Engine1
  5. Steering1
  6. Service brakes1
  7. Other / unknown3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each BZ4X model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20236
202424
20255
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Suspension

2 reports
“toyota bz4x 2025 ran 600 miles ony knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving 10 MPH”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 20, 2025Suspension, Wheels, Unknown or otherODI 11700668

Wheels

2 reports
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 20, 2025Suspension, Wheels, Unknown or otherODI 11700678

Electrical system

1 report
“The front drive motor went out”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 3, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11735351
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

5 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
Electric motor
Transmissions
Automatic (A1)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
EV range
252 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
bZ4X
Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive
131107119$650—
bZ4X LIMITED
Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive
121102112$700—
bZ4X AWD (18inch Wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
11494104$700—
bZ4X AWD (20inch Wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
11292102$700—
bZ4X LIMITED AWD
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
11292102$700—
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.6%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota bZ4X SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.6%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 20291Vehicle 20290
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals vary widely by maker
12V battery—3–5 years
  • Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–4 years
  • Battery coolantPer manual
    Per manual
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 BZ4X questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota BZ4X have?

2 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 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.

What are the most common 2025 Toyota BZ4X problems?

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are suspension (2), wheels (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Toyota BZ4X get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota BZ4X at 102–119 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Toyota BZ4X?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Toyota BZ4X 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026