Last updated: 2026-10-10

Toyota bZ4X

Toyota bZ4X Years to Avoid

3 scored model years (2023–2025) · model average 75/100

No bZ4X model year falls well below the model's own average, so none is one to avoid. All three years rate good, and they differ mainly in recall count and in how many complaints owners have filed. Among years with enough time on the road, 2024 is the one to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 75/100
Model average
75/100
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What Are Common Toyota bZ4X Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023

2024: The 12-volt battery goes dead, and the car will not start or goes completely dark.

STRUCTURE

6 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023

2024: Plastic and fabric underbody shields and wheel-well liners get pulled loose by standing water or puddles, even at low speed.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2023

2024: Sparks come out of the charge port in one report, which points to a possible fire risk while charging.

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

Most reported in 2025

2025: A knocking noise comes from the rear wheels when the car drives over uneven road at low speed, around 10 mph.

TIRES

2 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Flat tires and sudden pressure loss show up with little warning, sometimes while the car sits parked.

Best Toyota bZ4X Year to Buy Instead

75
GoodReliability score: 75 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Toyota bZ4X

2024 is the pick among years that have been on the road at least two years. Its complaint rate, 11.3 per 10,000 sold, is lower than 2023 at 16.1. It carries more recalls than 2023, three against one, and shares the same battery complaints. 2025 shows fewer complaints but has had less time to collect them.

Score: 75/100 (Good)3 recalls21 complaints
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VIN History Report

Found a Safe Year? Check the Specific Car

Even the 2024 Toyota bZ4X has 3 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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All Toyota bZ4X Years by Generation

Toyota bZ4X Reliability Scores by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Toyota bZ4X years should I avoid?
None. Site analysis finds no model year well below the bZ4X's own average, and all three years from 2023 to 2025 rate good. The differences are in recall counts and complaint rates, so inspect the specific car rather than rule out a year.
Is the 2023 Toyota bZ4X worse than the 2024?
Slightly, by complaint rate. The 2023 has 16.1 complaints per 10,000 sold against 11.3 for the 2024. It also has one recall against three for 2024. Both years share the same main problems, electrical trouble first and structure damage second.
Is the 2025 Toyota bZ4X the best year to buy?
Not on the evidence available. The 2025 has only 5 owner complaints, but it is the newest year and has had the least time to collect them. It is a facelift year, and its complaints so far include suspension and steering. The site favors 2024 instead.
Which bZ4X years have the 12-volt battery problem?
The pattern shows most in 2023 and 2024, where the electrical system is the top complaint area. The 2024 has 8 electrical complaints and the 2023 has 3. The 2025 has one electrical complaint so far, which may reflect its short time on the road.
How many recalls does each Toyota bZ4X year have?
Federal recall records list one recall for the 2023, three for the 2024, and two for the 2025. Before buying any year, check the VIN for open recalls and confirm the work was done. A higher count does not by itself make a year worse.

How we score every Toyota bZ4X model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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