NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Toyota Bz BEV Safety Ratings
The 2026 Toyota Bz BEV scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), 0 recalls, and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD arrives with a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it squarely in our Strong safety band. Its avoidance technology earned a perfect score, and with zero recalls on file, its safety profile appears notably clean for a current-model-year vehicle. However, several key NHTSA crash-test ratings are pending, meaning a full assessment is not yet possible.
The 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD received a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100 and a 4-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 143 SUVs from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV ranks 106 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.6% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 106 of 143 SUVs tested for 2026 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV?
The 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD enters the market with no recalls on file, contributing to a perfect 20/20 in its defect record. This clean slate helps establish an initial Safety Index of 86/100, placing it in the Strong band. With no prior-year data, this score serves as a baseline for the nameplate. Crash protection currently accounts for 56 of a possible 70 points. This figure reflects an incomplete NHTSA test slate for this model year. The rollover rating is finalized at 4 out of 5 stars, indicating a 12 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result in the dynamic test. However, overall, frontal, and side crash ratings remain unassigned. The eventual publication of these results will likely alter the crash-protection sub-score. The vehicle's avoidance technology earns a perfect 10/10. This score reflects the standard inclusion of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. Eight owner complaints have been reported, primarily concerning the Electrical System. These are early fleet observations and warrant monitoring, though no verified findings have been published.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV perform in crash tests?
The 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD, in its initial assessment, has not yet received star ratings for overall, frontal, or side crash protection from NHTSA. While these core crash protection categories await evaluation, the agency has completed rollover testing, assigning a 4-out-of-5-star rating. This result includes a 12 percent rollover risk, with the dynamic tip-test concluding as "No Tip." The absence of other crash-protection scores indicates that those tests have not yet been conducted, not a negative performance in any specific area.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21687
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should verify their specific VIN through NHTSA's recall database, as campaigns can be filed at any time after a vehicle enters service.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV?
Eight unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD. The top alleged components are the Electrical System, cited in five reports, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance in two reports. These are unverified allegations, not established defects.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV?
This is a current-model-year vehicle. Shoppers should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase to confirm no campaigns have been filed since this data was compiled. Verify that any future remedy, if a recall is issued, has been completed at a franchised dealer.
- The 2026 Toyota BZ SUV BEV AWD carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, contributing a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score to its 86/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA has completed only the rollover test for this model year, awarding 4 out of 5 stars with a 12 percent rollover risk; overall, frontal, and side ratings are not yet assigned and should not be interpreted as low scores.
- Eight unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year concentrate in the Electrical System, with five reports, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with two reports, making these components worth monitoring as the fleet matures.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, producing a perfect 10/10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV places
The 2026 Toyota Bz BEV qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2026 Toyota Bz BEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 11.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Toyota Bz BEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Rivals in SUV (2026)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 350e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 550e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander MHEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 21687), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Bz BEV 2026.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 106 of 143 in the SUV class for 2026.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.