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2024 Toyota bZ4X

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 bZ4X.

The 2024 Toyota bZ4X is a fully electric compact SUV built on Toyota's dedicated e-TNGA platform, representing the brand's first mass-market entry into the battery-electric vehicle segment, and it offers standard all-wheel drive across most trims. In terms of its reliability profile, this model year recorded 23 owner complaints—the highest in the vehicle's three-year complaint history spanning 2023 to 2025—with the electrical system emerging as the primary concern, while three recalls have been issued to address various issues. Compared to the 2023 model year, which logged only 5 complaints and represents the lowest point in the bZ4X's complaint trajectory, the 2024 model marks a notable increase in owner-reported problems, suggesting that this particular model year may warrant closer scrutiny from buyers prioritizing long-term dependability.

Model year202520242023

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Front wiper blades8522242180 alt 8521242220
Cabin air filter8713942050 alt 8713942040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4211 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the bZ4X of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.8–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2023 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Limited Elec 71.4-kWh5.80 sec14.50 sec214 hpAWD
2023Limited Elec 71.4-kWh6.00 sec14.60 sec214 hpAWD
2023Limited Elec 71.4-kWh6.30 sec14.90 sec214 hpAWD
2023Limited Elec6.70 sec15.40 sec214 hpFWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Intercooler (inspect) · Radiator (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 170,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Toyota bZ4X represents the highest-volume year in this three-year federal record, with 23 complaints and 103 TSBs compared to 5 complaints and 9 TSBs in 2023 and 5 complaints and 45 TSBs in 2025. Recalls stayed level at 3 in 2023 and 2024 before declining to 2 in 2025, while investigations remained at 0 across all three years. Reported complaint categories for 2024 cluster around Electrical System (4), Unknown/Other (3), and Structure (3), accompanied by 4 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints. This places 2024 at the top of the complaint and service-bulletin curve, suggesting it was the period when the most field issues were surfacing and being documented, with 2025 showing meaningful improvement in both metrics. Because the federal record shows 2024 carrying the heaviest issue footprint of this short generation, it is not the statistically cleanest used bZ4X year to buy. A prudent shopper should either choose a 2025 model or secure a complete service history on any 2024 unit under consideration.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
103
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Structure3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance,Visibility1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Visibility1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V548000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 23/07/2024

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross… 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…

25V577000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemReported 04/09/2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-TT-0801-262026-04-16EngineSome Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to…
T-TT-0801-262026-03-06EngineSome Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to…
26TH012026-01-23Exterior LightingToyota is conducting a noncompliance equipment recall involving certain Rear Combination…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
25TD032025-11-04Unknown Or OtherModel Year 2023-2025 bZ4X vehicles have charge ports that use the CCS standard. This…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 bZ4X have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.