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2023 Toyota

bZ4X

Auto (A1)

Toyota bZ4X: best and worst years
2023 Toyota bZ4X (photo 1 of 6)
2022 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
98
Power to weight
0.023 hp/lb
Axle ratio
0.00

Efficiency

Smog score
10/10
Range per hour (240V)
23 mi/hr
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
21 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Toyota Safety Sense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY17%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • STRUCTURE13%
  • TIRES13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • WHEELS9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 23 total.

Toyota bZ4X: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

103 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 23, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING26TH01

    Toyota is conducting a noncompliance equipment recall involving certain Rear Combination Lamp service parts for Toyota bZ4X sold from December 2023 to November 2025 in the U.S. Approximately 80 service parts are involved in this recall. The subject rear combination lamp service parts were sold in the U.S. even though they were intended for an overseas market. These parts do not meet a federal safety standard because they have a side marker reflector instead of a side marker lamp. In the absence

  • Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2

    Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a

  • Nov 4, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER25TD03

    Model Year 2023-2025 bZ4X vehicles have charge ports that use the CCS standard. This program is for lessees and owners of these vehicles to receive 1 complimentary NACS Charging Adapter per vehicle to enable charging at stations using the NACS standard.

  • Jul 11, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS25TC03

    TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 Bz4x

  • Jun 17, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25 Rev1

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1

    The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

  • Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0779-25

    To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

  • and 95 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.