Model year 2026 · first-year watch
2026 Toyota Bz, day 235
- 17complaints since Jan 21, 2026
- 1recalls
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 5, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Changed since August
- 1 new complaint in September, about electrical.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 46th most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical12
- Other5
- Collision avoidance2
- Transmission and drivetrain1
- Fuel and propulsion1
- Speed control1
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
Problems so far
- Battery dies or the car will not start 10 reports
Recent reports
“The 12V battery in my 2026 Toyota bZ unexpectedly went dead, leaving the vehicle completely unresponsive. The vehicle could not be powered on or driven. There was no prior warning. Upon google search, there are several posts on websites like reddit and toyota owner forums with reports of the same exact issue.”
Filed Jul 14, 2026
“Instrument cluster failed to turn on once car is turned on. Speedometer does not display and the electric charge does not display.”
Filed Jun 24, 2026
“New car, only 800 miles, 12V battery drained and is dead. Needed to be replaced. Internal process draining battery. Multiple similar complaints online”
Filed Jun 2, 2026
“The CarPlay disconnects every 2-3 minutes and connects and the infotainment has problems or need software update.”
Filed Feb 27, 2026
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.