Toyota BZ4X electrical problems
12 complaint narratives mention electrical 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.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
12 of 49 complaints match this topic (24.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
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 11596203 · 2024-06-24 (June 24, 2024)
For the 6th time, the car is without power. It will not start although the starter battery was changed by the dealer on 5/28/24. The EV battery does not show any power. This is the 6th time that car will not start and without power. It was bought brand new on 1/1/2023.
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Owner report 11666165 · 2025-06-10 (June 10, 2025)
UNKNOWN , 11/26/2024 car in garage would not start, car was tow to Toyota and Toyota replaced the battery. then on 02/06/2025 vehicle was in garage and would not start and vehicle was tow again to Toyota dealer. Where dealer replaced 12 volt battery at 5,283 miles. And told us to put a battery charger on the battery.
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Owner report 11728838 · 2026-04-02 (April 2, 2026)
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X. The contact stated that the vehicle was awaiting a recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that the electrical HVAC compressor needed to be replaced as part of the recall repair; however, the part was on back order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the recall repair was not completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
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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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