Safety recalls

Toyota BZ4X safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Toyota BZ4X since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Toyota BZ4X. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
8 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 8 launched 2022 to 2025
  • Most recent 1 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/466
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 8 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2022 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Toyota BZ4X?

Not every Toyota BZ4X is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Toyota BZ4X recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2022 to 2026

2022 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Toyota BZ4X safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’22 2
’23 2
’24 2
’25 2
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Toyota BZ4X recall, newest first

2025 2 recalls

Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models

Launched 1 December 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/466 Manufacturer ref. 5GG61 (25SD-108)

Defect
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Remedy
Reprogram the parking assist ECU.
Vehicles affected
2,934 BZ4X vehicles
Built
9 Nov 2021 to 2 Jun 2025

Electric Compressor

Launched 3 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/372 Manufacturer ref. 5GG46 (25SD-026)

Defect
For affected vehicles due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function.
Remedy
Reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor.
Vehicles affected
12,619 BZ4X vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2021 to 2 Jun 2025

2024 2 recalls

Camera Replacement on Multiple Models

Launched 12 August 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/251 Manufacturer ref. ZGG49 (24SD-065)

Defect
Due to insufficient laser welding of the camera case at the supplier during a specific production period there is a possibility that the camera case may separate when exposed to external stress over time allowing water to leak into the camera. If this occurs the circuit inside the camera can short leading to an inability to display an image of the area in front of and/or behind the vehicle.
Remedy
Inspect camera and replace if necessary
Vehicles affected
167 BZ4X vehicles
Built
10 Mar 2023 to 11 Jul 2023

LSS & TSS 3.0 Forward Recognition Camera on Multiple Models

Launched 5 August 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/249 Manufacturer ref. ZGG47 (24SD-055)

Defect
Due to the programming of the forward recognition camera software there is a possibility that the memory inside the forward recognition camera could fail during processing when the ignition is turned OFF. If this occurs the PCS will not activate on the next ignition start causing warning lights to illuminate audible chimes to sound and messages to display on the instrument panel.
Remedy
Reprogram the Forward Recognition Camera.
Vehicles affected
7,150 BZ4X vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2021 to 14 Nov 2023

2023 2 recalls

On affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.

Launched 18 December 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/333 Manufacturer ref. YGG81 (23SD-130)

Defect
On affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions.
Remedy
Reprogram the multi-information display electronic control unit (ECU) with modified software.
Vehicles affected
2,289 BZ4X vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2021 to 7 Aug 2023

On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.

Launched 12 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/279 Manufacturer ref. YGG63 (23SD-101)

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Remedy
The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
27,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Feb 2023 to 15 Mar 2023

2022 2 recalls

Curtain shield airbag straps that support proper airbag deployment might not have been routed correctly

Launched 14 November 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/288 Manufacturer ref. 22SMD-091

Defect
There is a possibility curtain airbag straps may not have been routed in the correct orientation.
Remedy
Inspect the straps used to assist in curtain shield airbag deployment and correct any improperly assembled straps.
Vehicles affected
763 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Nov 2021 to 15 Jun 2022
Also covers

After low mileage use all of the hub bolts on a wheel can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle

Launched 23 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/181 Manufacturer ref. 22SMD-064

Defect
After low-mileage use all of the hub bolts on a wheel can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace the hub bolts with newly designed hub bolts (with a washer).
Vehicles affected
412 BZ4X vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2021 to 15 Jun 2022

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring
January 1992 to September 2026 8 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Toyota BZ4X. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.

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