NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Toyota bZ4X Safety Ratings
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X has achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This, combined with a perfect ten-point score for its crash-avoidance technology, contributes to an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100. Such a performance marks the bZ4X as a robust safety contender within the electric SUV market.
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 sourced from NHTSA crash, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Toyota bZ4X ranks 34 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.6% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 34 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Toyota bZ4X?
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X represents a meaningful step forward from the prior model year. The Safety Index rose from 89/100 in the Exceptional-adjacent Strong band to 91/100 in the Exceptional band, a two-point gain that pushed the vehicle across the band threshold. The improvement is grounded in a crash-protection subscore of 66 out of 70, a perfect 10 out of 10 for standard crash-avoidance technology, and a defect record subscore of 14.5 out of 20. That defect record component is the one area holding the Index below a ceiling score, and the three active recall campaigns explain why. The HVAC defroster recall is particularly worth noting for a battery-electric vehicle where thermal management intersects with both driver visibility and battery conditioning. The back-over prevention display recall raises questions about rearward situational awareness, a concern directly relevant to low-speed maneuvering. Together, these campaigns pull the defect record score below its maximum, yet the overall picture for this specific model year remains strong. Five-star frontal and side crash scores, combined with standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup, give the 2024 bZ4X a safety profile that outperforms most of its prior-year self.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Toyota bZ4X perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X secured five out of five stars in both frontal and side crash protection tests, contributing to its overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA. While its performance in these categories is exemplary, the bZ4X achieved a four-star rating for rollover protection. This assessment included a 12 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" dynamic tip-test result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19464
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Toyota bZ4X have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2024 bZ4X. One addresses a back-over prevention display function affecting a broad range of Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. A second targets the defroster and HVAC system on 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Solterra models. A third, issued by Gulf States Toyota, involves equipment labeling on select 2024 Toyota models. No do-not-drive or park-outside-only advisory appears in the data for this vehicle.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X?
NHTSA has received 23 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 bZ4X. Alleged problem areas include the Electrical System (10 reports), Unknown or Other (5), Structure (4), Service Brakes (3), Visibility (3), and Lane Departure (3). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X?
A review of the 2024 bZ4X highlights three recall campaigns, a notable figure for a new model year. Owners or prospective buyers should use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool to confirm that all recall remedies have been completed. Specifically, the HVAC defroster and back-over prevention display repairs warrant verification.
- The 2024 bZ4X Safety Index of 91/100 crossed into the Exceptional band, up from the 2023 model year's 89/100 Strong rating, a year-over-year gain driven by strong crash scores and a full avoidance-tech subscore.
- Three active recall campaigns specific to this model year cover a back-over prevention display function, an HVAC defroster system, and equipment labeling, and each should be verified as remedied by VIN before purchase or continued use.
- The rollover rating of four out of five stars, with a 12 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result, is the only NHTSA crash-test category where the 2024 bZ4X falls short of a perfect score.
- The Electrical System accounts for 10 of the 23 unverified NHTSA complaints filed against this model year, making it the single most alleged problem area and one worth monitoring as the vehicle ages in the used market.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Toyota bZ4X places
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Toyota bZ4X safety questions
Was the 2024 Toyota bZ4X crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Toyota bZ4X, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Toyota bZ4X crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Toyota bZ4X have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Toyota bZ4X?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Toyota bZ4X. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other bZ4X years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19464), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota bZ4X 2024.
- 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 34 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.