NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Toyota bZ4X Safety Ratings
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 4 recalls, and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X carries four recalls, one of which specifically advises owners to park the vehicle outside. This record impacts the defect-record sub-score, pulling it down despite the bZ4X earning a five-star overall crash rating from NHTSA. The model achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the Strong band, but a review of the recall campaigns is advisable prior to purchase.
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, based on NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 139 SUVs from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X ranks 51 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.6% |
| Recalls on file | 4 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 51 of 139 SUVs tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Toyota bZ4X?
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X presents a safety picture defined by strong crash protection and a troubling early recall history that the sub-scores make visible. Its crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 reflects genuine NHTSA performance: five stars overall, five stars frontally, five stars on the side, and a four-star rollover result with a 12 percent risk probability. The avoidance-tech sub-score reaches a perfect 10 out of 10, earned because forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment on this configuration. Where the Index gives ground is the defect-record sub-score, which lands at 13 out of 20 against a possible 20. That compression comes directly from four recall campaigns tied to this model year, one of which, the wheel-hub bolt campaign issued in mid-2022, carried a park-outside or do-not-drive severity level. No prior-year Index is on file, so a year-over-year comparison cannot be made, but the 89 total places this year solidly in the Strong band. The five reported complaints are few in number, though the Visibility and Wheels allegations overlap thematically with two of the active recall components, a coincidence used-market buyers should note.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Toyota bZ4X perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD achieves five out of five stars in its overall NHTSA crash test rating. This includes top marks for both frontal and side impact protection. The vehicle's rollover rating stands at four out of five stars, accompanied by a 12 percent rollover risk probability, though it did not tip in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18622
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Toyota bZ4X have any recalls?
Yes. The 2023 Toyota bZ4X carries four recall campaigns. Components affected include a back-over prevention display function, the defroster and HVAC system, vehicle labels, and, most critically, the wheel hub bolts. That wheel-hub campaign is a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, meaning owners were instructed not to drive the vehicle until the remedy was completed. Shoppers must verify VIN-level remedy status before driving.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION25V744000
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Reported 2025-10-30
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM25V577000
Risk: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Sub
Reported 2025-09-04
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V548000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Reported 2024-07-23
WHEELS:HUB22V444000
Risk: A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Reported 2022-06-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Toyota bZ4X?
NHTSA records five unverified owner-reported complaints for the 2023 bZ4X. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed defects. The most frequently alleged component is Visibility, cited in two reports, followed by single allegations involving Structure, Tires, Suspension, and Wheels. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these reports.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Toyota bZ4X?
The 2023 bZ4X carries a notable caution for prospective owners: four open recalls. Foremost among these is the critical wheel-hub park-outside campaign, which necessitates confirmed remedy completion before the vehicle is deemed safe for use. A VIN-specific check through NHTSA's recall lookup tool is essential to verify that all four announced repairs have been completed, not merely issued.
- The 2023 bZ4X carries a wheel-hub bolt recall issued in 2022 that designated the vehicle park-outside or do-not-drive until repaired, the most severe recall severity level in MotorCaliber's tracking.
- Three additional recalls were issued for this model year covering a back-over prevention display function, the defroster and HVAC system, and vehicle labeling, bringing the total recall count to four.
- The defect-record sub-score of 13 out of 20 is the single largest drag on the 89 Safety Index, reflecting those four campaigns rather than any crash-test weakness.
- NHTSA recorded five unverified consumer complaints for this model year, with Visibility the most frequently alleged component at two reports, and no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the complaint file.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Toyota bZ4X places
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Toyota bZ4X safety questions
Was the 2023 Toyota bZ4X crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 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 2023 Toyota bZ4X crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Toyota bZ4X earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 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 2023 Toyota bZ4X have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Toyota bZ4X, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Toyota bZ4X?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other bZ4X years
Rivals in SUV (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model X Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Early Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y Rwd Later Release | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18622), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota bZ4X 2023.
- 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 51 of 139 in the SUV class for 2023.
- 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.