2023 TOYOTA BZ4X Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X has 3 complaints and 20 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the air conditioning compressor and electrical problems affecting the vehicle’s starting and dashboard displays. One owner reported the undercarriage splash plate loosening after driving through standing water.
Common Issues- AC compressor failure. Owners report that when the AC compressor fails, the heater and mileage display stop working and multiple warning messages appear on the dashboard.
- Electrical system malfunctions. The vehicle fails to start multiple times in a garage setting, requiring battery replacements and battery charger use at low mileage.
- Undercarriage damage. Driving through flooded streets causes the splash plate underneath the vehicle to loosen and require repair.
The 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X is subject to 20 recalls affecting multiple systems, including the HVAC, wheel hubs, and accessory labels. These recalls address safety risks such as wheel detachment, visibility loss from defroster failure, and inaccurate load capacity labels.
Recalls- HVAC system defect. (NHTSA 25V577000) About 94,320 vehicles are affected by a fault causing the defroster and defogger to become inoperative during HVAC compressor failure. This reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk. Dealers will update the HVAC software and replace the compressor if needed free of charge.
- Load capacity label error. (NHTSA 24V548000) Approximately 33,848 BZ4X vehicles equipped with GST accessories have incorrect load carrying capacity labels. Incorrect weight values increase crash risk by potential overloading. GST will send corrected labels to owners free of charge.
- Wheel hub bolt loosening. (NHTSA 22V444000) Around 661 vehicles face a risk of wheel detachment due to loose hub bolts. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are completed. Dealers will replace hub bolts and wheels at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with legal counsel can help evaluate those rights and potential actions.
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X Summary
2023
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
128829
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X
94320 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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.
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X
33848 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X
661 vehicles affected
WHEELS:HUB
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.
Risk: A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X
ID: 2099002ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN , 11/26/2024 car in garage would not start, car was tow to Toyota and Toyota replaced the battery. then on 02/06/2025 vehicle was in garage and would not start and vehicle was tow again to Toyota dealer. Where dealer replaced 12 volt battery at 5,283 miles. And told us to put a battery charger on the battery.
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X
ID: 2076864STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
I drove the car at 40mph through about 2 inches of standing water. This caused the undercarriage splash plate to become loose. It has not fallen off, but it will need to be repaired. The streets sometimes flood and none of the cars I’ve owned ever had this happen.
2023 TOYOTA BZ4X
ID: 2074561UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AC Compressor. The dealer is saying I need to repair the AC compressor. When this happened my heater and mileage weren't showing and a lot of message errors were showing.