The front drive motor went out
The worst 2025 Toyota BZ4X problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Wheels2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
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- Suspension2
- Wheels2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V744000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V577000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Toyota BZ4X 49
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the...
- An electrical connection for the rear window defogger may not have been installed correctly during vehicle...
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC01 POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CERTAIN 2025 MODEL YEAR bZ4x
- Creaking noise coming from the strut mounting bearing of the front suspension when turning
- Complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger
- Complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger
- Exterior lighting
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Model Year 2023-2025 bZ4X vehicles have charge ports that use the CCS standard
- Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong...
What 2025 Toyota BZ4X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving the road was wet the vehicle brake failure and the steering wheels stopped completely lost control of the vehicle and keep running over the curb and hit moving vehicle
I just bought the toyota bz4x about 2 weeks run 1000 miles start knocking noise rear wheels, and then I brought to dealer ship , they can not repair , they told me to wait for corperate call, but right now knocking sound get in more, I want to recall, because I want get refund
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
toyota bz4x 2025 ran 600 miles ony knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving 10 MPH
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Questions about the 2025 Toyota BZ4X
Is the 2025 Toyota BZ4X reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2025 Toyota BZ4X, fewer than a typical BZ4X model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota BZ4X?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is wheels (2).
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota BZ4X have?
2 recalls, covering back over prevention and visibility.
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