Model year guide

2025 Toyota BZ4X

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Toyota BZ4X is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

2025 Toyota BZ4X — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Toyota BZ4X at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints5
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined119 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Toyota BZ4X recalls 2

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #25V744000 · manufacturer #25TB13/25LB06/WRE25 · 30/10/2025

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 Fe…

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 System NHTSA Campaign #25V577000 · manufacturer #25TB07,25LB04,WRD25 · 04/09/2025

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.

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 num…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Toyota BZ4X common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2025 Toyota BZ4X safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 11.6% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Toyota bZ4X SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Toyota BZ4X efficiency & running costs

Combined119 MPGe
City131 MPGe
Highway107 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range252 mi
Charge time (240V)11 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Toyota BZ4X costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6 in
Width
73.2 in
Height
65.0 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Curb weight
4,211–4,409 lb
Front track
63.0 in
Rear track
63.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 48

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 48.

An electrical connection for the rear window defogger may not have been installed correctly during vehicle assembly. Overtime, this can cause the rear window defogger to become inoperable, which could reduce visibility through the rear window when moisture or…

Bulletin 26TC01 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC01 POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CERTAIN 2025 MODEL YEAR bZ4x

Bulletin 26TC01 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Some 2023 – 2025 model year bZ4X vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise coming from the strut mounting bearing of the front suspension when turning. A new part has been developed to address this condition.

Bulletin T-SB-0043-26 · Suspension · Aug 2026

Some Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the LEDs on the charger will illuminate at the time of no charge. C…

Bulletin T-TT-0801-26 · Engine · Apr 2026

Some Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the LEDs on the charger will illuminate at the time of no charge.…

Bulletin T-TT-0801-26 · Engine · Mar 2026

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 combin…

Bulletin 26TH01 · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2026

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 p…

Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Jan 2026

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.

Bulletin 25TD03 · Nov 2025

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.

Bulletin T-TT-0784-25 Rev1 · Engine · Jun 2025

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.

Bulletin T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the BZ4X FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Toyota BZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X, marketed as simply the Toyota bZ in North America and Ireland since 2025, is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota. A Subaru version is marketed as the Subaru Solterra. Lexus also offers a sibling model of the bZ4X, the Lexus RZ.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Toyota BZ4X vehicles on record

Other Toyota BZ4X model years

2025 Toyota BZ4X — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Toyota BZ4X have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, wheels, electrical system.

What is the 2025 Toyota BZ4X safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Toyota BZ4X an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota BZ4X get?

The 2025 Toyota BZ4X has a U.S. EPA estimate of 119 MPGe combined (131 city / 107 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.