2023 Toyota bZ4X Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed November 1, 2026

Recall campaigns

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 bZ4X and 21 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 3 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

2023 bZ4X Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 25V744000

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."

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.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · 25V577000

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.

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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 24V548000

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."

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.

WHEELS:HUB · 22V444000

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.

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.

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2023 bZ4X Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

Number	Date	Component	Summary	NHTSA record
T-SB-0043-26	Aug 5, 2026	SUSPENSION	Some 2023 â€“ 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 develop…	11037177
26TH01	Jan 23, 2026	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	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.…	11028720
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2	Jan 7, 2026	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	Some 2005 â€“ 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 remedi…	11028712
25TD03	Nov 4, 2025	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	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…	11026302
25TC03	Jul 11, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 Bz4x	11021717
T-TT-0784-25 Rev1	Jun 17, 2025	ENGINE	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.	11020664
T-TT-0784-25	Jun 13, 2025	ENGINE	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.	11020658
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1	Jun 13, 2025	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	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…	11020657
25TC03	Apr 19, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 BZ4X	11019361
25TC03	Apr 19, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 BZ4X	11018358
25TC03	Apr 17, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Frequently Asked Questions SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC03 Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross HV Certain 2023 Model Year bZ4x Certain 20…	11019357
25TC03	Apr 17, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Included vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0, which includes the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which uses the forward recognition camera. In rare cases, a sof…	11019356
25TC03	Apr 17, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Frequently Asked Questions SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC03 Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross HV Certain 2023 Model Year bZ4x Certain 20…	11018354
25TC03	Apr 17, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Included vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0, which includes the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which uses the forward recognition camera. In rare cases, a sof…	11018353
25TC03	Apr 16, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 BZ4X	11019349
25TC03	Apr 16, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Frequently Asked Questions SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC03 Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross HV Certain 2023 Model Year bZ4x Certain 20…	11019348
25TC03	Apr 16, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Included vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0, which includes the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which uses the forward recognition camera. In rare cases, a sof…	11019347
25TC03	Apr 16, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 BZ4X	11018346
25TC03	Apr 16, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Frequently Asked Questions SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC03 Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross Certain 2023 Model Year Corolla Cross HV Certain 2023 Model Year bZ4x Certain 20…	11018345
25TC03	Apr 16, 2025	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Included vehicles are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0, which includes the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which uses the forward recognition camera. In rare cases, a sof…	11018344

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