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2026 Toyota BZ problems

The 2026 Toyota BZ has 34 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (41%) concerns electrical system. Next are forward collision avoidance (12%) and brakes (6%).

At a glance

Complaints
34 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 41% of complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
30 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 41%
  • Forward collision avoidance 12%
  • Brakes 6%
  • Engine 6%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 6%
  • Air bags 3%
  • Cruise control 3%
  • Drivetrain & axles 3%
  • Fuel system 3%
  • Lighting 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 30 injuries reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 84% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

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

October 2026 Injury

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.

Reported at 1,000 miles, September 2026

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.

Reported at 5,000 miles, November 2025

Other model years of the BZ

  • 2027
  • 2026