Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a...
2026-2026 · 1 model year
Toyota BZ Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Toyota BZ across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2026 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- 0
BZ complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | - |
Most common BZ problems
Toyota BZ recalls 1
Latest BZ complaints
The 2026 Toyota BZ XLE PLUS generated some vibration and noise during the driving and it caused the eardrum pressure and discomfort for a short trip of drive like 15-minutes drive. It caused sharp ear pain after a long trip of drive like one-hour drive. The pain would last few hours after the long-trip drive. The same driver drove a different EV car but had no issue at all. Tried to use the earbuds with noise cancellation but it couldn't stop the ear from hurting during a long trip of drive with 2026 Toyota BZ....
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Complaint to Toyota dealer about the vibration and noise after purchase the car, some of the sales stated that two of his customers experienced the ear pressure of driving Toyota BZ. They usually have to open the window slightly to release the ear pressure. But not enough details to know how did they feel during a long trip of drive.
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that while driving, the battery started overheating and the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power. The messages "EV System Overheated - Output Power Reduced" and "Plug in Charging System Malfunction - Visit your Dealer" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
When I was driving the car when forward and suddleny heard a pop and I got a shocked and my car went a complete broke down I think EV broke down it almost caused me to get in accident and almost get killed
I was involved in an Accident on 9-19-26 as my car hit the car in front of me . I applied brakes however my car did not stop and the collision warning did not activate and the emergency braking system failed . Now my car is totaled and I'm left paying Toyota the difference ! CAR IS DEFECTIVE Approximately 3000 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota BZ. The contact stated that the air conditioning system was inoperable while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that while the air conditioning system was activated, the vents failed to blow air immediately. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact was affected by the loss of cool air in humid temperatures and was suffocating from the heat. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Questions about the Toyota BZ
Which Toyota BZ years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2026 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2026 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Toyota BZ problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3), brakes (2), driver assistance (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Toyota BZ have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Toyota BZ model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data