Toyota BZ4X brakes problems
11 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
11,088 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
11 of 49 complaints match this topic (22.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11560030 · 2023-12-14 (December 14, 2023)
I submitted this form earlier, but I’m unsure whether it went through. If this is a duplicate, please disregard. An incident of sudden, unintended acceleration occurred while pulling into a gravel parking area on a hillside at dusk. While turning, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and struck a tree stump. It would have been avoided without the sudden acceleration. The driver slammed on the brakes, and the vehicle came to rest right at the edge of a downward slope. Five seconds earlier, and a family member, who had come out of the house to sh…
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Owner report 11590882 · 2024-05-27 (May 27, 2024)
1) On October 11, 2023 at 7:35 am, the 2023 BZ4X all electric car did not start and a message on the dashboard read “parking brake unavailable.”The brakelights were flashing. Car was towed to the dealer, City Toyota.No diagnosis or explanation was offered. 2) On May 6, 2024 @ 7:08 am, the 2023 BZ4X did not start. Car was 80% charged.Headlights flashed for a few seconds, dashboard displayed time (7:08 am)and mileage (17734),and message “parking brake unavailable.” Toyota roadside service was called; the tow truck driver jump-started the car, …
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Owner report 11605753 · 2024-07-31 (July 31, 2024)
Twice now on highways in medium rainfall, with lots of water on the road and a lot of spray, the assisted cruise control has failed to identify a vehicle in the lane in front of it, and continued to accelerate towards braking vehicles. One such occasions I was within 3-4 car lengths of the vehicle in front of me.
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Owner report 11618908 · 2024-10-09 (October 9, 2024)
On two occasions in the last month, when attempting to start the car, it doesn’t start, the interior dash lights start flickering, and a notification displays stating, “Parking brake cannot be applied”. I then have to “jump” the 12-volt battery. The main issue is the notification stating the parking brake cannot be applied because before shutting off the car the night before, I make sure the parking brake IS applied. However, it seems like the 12-volt battery is dead when I attempt to start it the following day; it automatically turns off the p…
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Owner report 11650834 · 2025-03-26 (March 26, 2025)
2024 BZ4x, 590 miles on ODO. Purchased the car on Sunday, 03/23/2025. Monday Morning - Turning on the Car (In my garage). I had it in "ready" while I tried to connect my Toyota app to the car, While talking to Toyota engagement for help.. (Never was able to change the primary driver on it.) The accessory lights flickered and a bell went on and off. Then the car went totally black. Toyota called a tow truck driver. He jumped the 12 volt. It gave it enough juice so I put in reverse and there was a Loud Grinding noise. "Brake System Malfunction- …
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