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2023 Toyota bZ4X: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, most recently filed October 2025. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V744000 Filed Oct 30, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
81.1% repairedof 1,024,407 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V744000
Listed for 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V577000 Filed Sep 4, 2025

Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System

Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
83.6% repairedof 94,320 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V577000
Listed for 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V548000 Filed Jul 23, 2024

Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
99% repairedof 33,848 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V548000
Listed for 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 22V444000 Filed Jun 23, 2022

Wheel May Detach From Vehicle

Wheels · hub
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Consequence
A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
100% repairedof 661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V444000

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Owner complaints (21)

21 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 21.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2023 compares with other bZ4X years

Best and worst bZ4X years →
21 24 5
202320242025
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 11.6%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Toyota bZ4X suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 119 mpg combined

119
mpg combined
131
city
107
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$650
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$549per year
$46per month
126gallons a year

Miles ÷ 119 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2023 Toyota bZ4X configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive131 / 107 / 119$650—
Electric · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive125 / 103 / 114$700—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive114 / 94 / 104$700—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive112 / 92 / 102$750—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2023 Toyota bZ4X FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota bZ4X have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V744000 (rear camera), 25V577000 (visibility), 24V548000 (equipment), 22V444000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2023 Toyota bZ4X problems?

Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (4), Electrical system (3), Structure (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2023 Toyota bZ4X get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 131 city, 107 highway and 119 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2023 Toyota bZ4X get?

NHTSA rated the 2023 Toyota bZ4X suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.6% rollover risk).

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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