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Toyota bZ4X Safety
NHTSA safety across every Toyota bZ4X model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Toyota bZ4X we cover (2023 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 94 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2023 at 89. 9 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Toyota bZ4X is a dedicated battery-electric compact SUV, Toyota's first ground-up BEV built on the e-TNGA platform and aimed squarely at tech-forward family buyers who want mainstream SUV practicality without a combustion engine. Competing against the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4, the bZ4X targets drivers making their first leap into full electrification without sacrificing everyday usability.
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X secured an Exceptional rating from our Safety Index, with a score of 94 out of 100. This places it among the top performers for the 2023-2025 coverage window. The vehicle achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in both frontal and side crash tests, according to NHTSA data. Its rollover resistance test yielded a 4-star rating, which, while not a perfect score, remains a solid result within its class. The recall record for the bZ4X warrants close examination. Nine recalls have been issued across its three model years. Of particular concern, at least one of these campaigns included a "park outside" or "do not drive" directive, indicating a serious safety risk as classified by NHTSA. Prospective buyers and current owners should verify the recall status of their specific VIN. Owner complaints total 33 across the covered period. Among these, 5 reports alleged involvement in a crash, and 2 included claims of injuries. While these are unverified reports, the volume of crash-related complaints will require monitoring as the vehicle's presence on the road increases. The bZ4X demonstrates strong crash-test performance. However, its recall history, which includes a critical safety advisory, necessitates a thorough check of recall completion for any individual vehicle.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the bZ4X for its composed, refined driving character and the reassurance of Toyota's engineering reputation behind a first-generation EV. Most note that the cabin is well-built and the ride quality is smooth, though some reviewers flag that range and charging speed lag behind key rivals, making it better suited to predictable daily driving than long-haul road trips.
- The 2025 bZ4X earned a 94 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band, with perfect 5-star frontal and side crash scores backed by real federal testing.
- A rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars is the one crack in an otherwise strong crash-test record, a relevant consideration for buyers who frequently carry passengers or drive on uneven terrain.
- Nine recalls have been issued across the 2023-2025 model years, and at least one carried a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, the most serious level of NHTSA recall urgency. Always check your VIN at nhtsa.gov before driving a used example.
- Thirty-three owner complaints have been filed across covered years, including 5 that allege a crash and 2 that allege injury. These are unverified, but the complaint rate for a low-volume new nameplate is worth watching as the fleet grows.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Toyota bZ4X with 4 recalls.