| Electrical System | 315.0%ODI 115908821) On October 11, 2023 at 7:35 am, the 2023 BZ4X all electric car did not start and a message on the dashboard read “parking brake unavailable.”The brakelights were flashing. Car was towed to the dealer, City Toyota.No diagnosis or explanation was offered. 2) On May 6, 2024 @ 7:08 am, the 2023 BZ4X did not start. Car was 80% charged.Headlights flashed for a few seconds, dashboard displayed time (7:08 am)and mileage (17734),and message “parking brake unavailable.” Toyota roadside service was called; the tow truck driver jump-started the car, … Look up ODI 11590882 at NHTSA ↗ | 937.5%ODI 11618908On two occasions in the last month, when attempting to start the car, it doesn’t start, the interior dash lights start flickering, and a notification displays stating, “Parking brake cannot be applied”. I then have to “jump” the 12-volt battery. The main issue is the notification stating the parking brake cannot be applied because before shutting off the car the night before, I make sure the parking brake IS applied. However, it seems like the 12-volt battery is dead when I attempt to start it the following day; it automatically turns off the p… Look up ODI 11618908 at NHTSA ↗ | 120.0%ODI 11735351The front drive motor went out Look up ODI 11735351 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Unknown Or Other | 315.0%ODI 11560030I submitted this form earlier, but I’m unsure whether it went through. If this is a duplicate, please disregard. An incident of sudden, unintended acceleration occurred while pulling into a gravel parking area on a hillside at dusk. While turning, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and struck a tree stump. It would have been avoided without the sudden acceleration. The driver slammed on the brakes, and the vehicle came to rest right at the edge of a downward slope. Five seconds earlier, and a family member, who had come out of the house to sh… Look up ODI 11560030 at NHTSA ↗ | 520.8%ODI 11611201Few days ago I was driving in the rain . suddenly i heard a scratching noise > i stopped the vehicle and looked underneath i saw a plastic sheet hanging . this happened while driving on the flash of water and due to impact of water because toyota used a very cheap quality sheet underneath for protection with plastic bolts . i took the vehicle to the dealer ship and they refuse to fix it under warranty stating that it happened due to impact which is not covered. the cost is $550 to fix it. this all happened due to cheap quality plastic sheet a… Look up ODI 11611201 at NHTSA ↗ | 360.0%ODI 11700668toyota bz4x 2025 ran 600 miles ony knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving 10 MPH Look up ODI 11700668 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Wheels | 210.0%ODI 11496319Toyota re-installed the accessory wheel locks that does not meet the design requirements of the new hub bolts per FAQ page 1 of 2; Q2B of this SAFETY RECALL 22TA06 – Remedy Notice. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V444-6442.pdf and Critical Note at the bottom of page 8 on the attached "BZ4X Fix" document. Look up ODI 11496319 at NHTSA ↗ | 28.3%ODI 11663632Steering system, potentially related to electric power steering (EPS) or driver-assist systems (lane keeping or steering assist). While completing a routine right-hand turn, my husband began to straighten the steering wheel when the steering system suddenly and sharply turned further right without any driver input. This caused the vehicle to strike a curb, damaging both passenger-side wheels and the front tire. There were no warning lights or indicators, and road and weather conditions were normal. The uncommanded steering input appeared to c… Look up ODI 11663632 at NHTSA ↗ | 240.0%ODI 11700668toyota bz4x 2025 ran 600 miles ony knocking noise over un road more so from the rear wheels driving 10 MPH Look up ODI 11700668 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Structure:Body | 15.0%ODI 11568473I drove my 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X home from work after a heavy rainfall in Galveston, Texas in January 2024, had about 2-3 inches of rain on the road, driving about 15-20 miles per hour on my way home. Both front wheel wells/mud guard liners came off. I drove over one of the liner, stopped and picked it up. Also a liner in the back of the car's undercarriage was hanging out. Took the car to the dealership the next morning and was told since it's due to external force/rain. The warranty on a 6 months old car is not covered. Called Toyota cooperate of… Look up ODI 11568473 at NHTSA ↗ | 416.7%ODI 11611201Few days ago I was driving in the rain . suddenly i heard a scratching noise > i stopped the vehicle and looked underneath i saw a plastic sheet hanging . this happened while driving on the flash of water and due to impact of water because toyota used a very cheap quality sheet underneath for protection with plastic bolts . i took the vehicle to the dealer ship and they refuse to fix it under warranty stating that it happened due to impact which is not covered. the cost is $550 to fix it. this all happened due to cheap quality plastic sheet a… Look up ODI 11611201 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 312.5%ODI 116508342024 BZ4x, 590 miles on ODO. Purchased the car on Sunday, 03/23/2025. Monday Morning - Turning on the Car (In my garage). I had it in "ready" while I tried to connect my Toyota app to the car, While talking to Toyota engagement for help.. (Never was able to change the primary driver on it.) The accessory lights flickered and a bell went on and off. Then the car went totally black. Toyota called a tow truck driver. He jumped the 12 volt. It gave it enough juice so I put in reverse and there was a Loud Grinding noise. "Brake System Malfunction- … Look up ODI 11650834 at NHTSA ↗ | 120.0%ODI 11706584While 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 Look up ODI 11706584 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 315.0%ODI 11568473I drove my 2023 TOYOTA BZ4X home from work after a heavy rainfall in Galveston, Texas in January 2024, had about 2-3 inches of rain on the road, driving about 15-20 miles per hour on my way home. Both front wheel wells/mud guard liners came off. I drove over one of the liner, stopped and picked it up. Also a liner in the back of the car's undercarriage was hanging out. Took the car to the dealership the next morning and was told since it's due to external force/rain. The warranty on a 6 months old car is not covered. Called Toyota cooperate of… Look up ODI 11568473 at NHTSA ↗ | 14.2%ODI 11666897On [XXX], while driving through a common roadway puddle at a safe speed, the front bumper on my BZ4X detached from the undercarriage shield and tore away from the clips. This type of damage is clearly disproportionate to the conditions and reflects a deficiency in structural design. After researching this issue, I found that many other BZ4X owners have experienced the same bumper detachment and undercarriage shield failure under minimal driving conditions. These consistent reports indicate a widespread manufacturing defect, not isolated driver … Look up ODI 11666897 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Tires | 315.0%ODI 11576045 · 5,000 miThe contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza EL450, Tire Size: 235/50/R20, DOT Number: EJYB. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, prompting her to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the driver observed that the front passenger side tire was flat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. After the dealer inflated the tire, the contact obs… Look up ODI 11576045 at NHTSA ↗ | 14.2%ODI 11590865I was driving Right before MLK exit 285 southbound around 6:00 pm on 05–22-24 hit the biggest pot hole and my tire burst.tire size 235/50R201 had drive very slow to get of the exit on Campbellton to get tire shop fixe my tire. Look up ODI 11590865 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 15.0%ODI 11605753Twice now on highways in medium rainfall, with lots of water on the road and a lot of spray, the assisted cruise control has failed to identify a vehicle in the lane in front of it, and continued to accelerate towards braking vehicles. One such occasions I was within 3-4 car lengths of the vehicle in front of me. Look up ODI 11605753 at NHTSA ↗ | 28.3%ODI 11699930I LEASED A TOYOTA BZ4X THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS AND OTHER LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING AND FOB IS NOT TOUCHED. I TOOK CAR IN TO BE SERVICE FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD I HAD TO PAY $295 AND I AM UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS SOLD THE CAR BRAND NEW AND I DON'T THINK IT IS. I KEEP HEARING PEOPLE TALKING WHEN THE CAR IS POWERED OFF. I REPORTED THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS IGNORED. MY CAR KEEPS TRYING TO CUT OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTS SHAKING, ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON THEN GO OFF. I WAS TOLD I COULD GET MY CAR SERVICE AN… Look up ODI 11699930 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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