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Toyota · Compact SUV · 2022–2025

Toyota bZ4X XEAM10

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 2 engine variants

Engine Overview

The Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 is available with 2 engine variants — from 204 to 218 hp.

bZ4X AWD · Elektro· 218 PS
2022 2025
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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Elektro · Elektro· 204 PS
2022 2025
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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The Toyota bZ4X AWD (Elektro, 218 PS) has the bZ4X-AWD (Elektro AWD) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Toyota Elektro (Elektro, 204 PS) has the bZ4X-FWD (Elektro) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖Recall: Wheel bolts can come loose

During sharp cornering and sudden braking the wheel bolts can come loose. 283 vehicles were affected in Germany.

Symptoms: Steering wheel vibrates, vehicle pulls to one side, metallic noise from wheel area.
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✖Recall: Curtain airbags incorrectly installed

In 2022 bZ4X vehicles, the curtain airbags may have been installed incorrectly.

Symptoms: No visible symptom; recall information via Toyota or KBA.
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✖Recall: Wheel hub bolts can come loose — wheel can detach

Toyota recalled all delivered bZ4X vehicles in 2022 because the wheel hub bolts can come loose during hard braking or cornering. In extreme cases the wheel can fall off. Affected all approximately 260 vehicles delivered at that time.

Symptoms: Vehicle vibrates when braking, steering pulls to one side, rattling from one wheel arch
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NHTSA Owner Complaints
Average
25 complaints · 2022–2025
Electrical
8
Other
6
Wheels
5 ⚠ 1
Body Structure
4
Suspension
3

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Electrical (8 complaints)
⚠ Other (6 complaints)
⚠ Wheels (5 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 19 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 (2022–2025) — 12 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Electronics.

bZ4X (bZ4X-FWD, 2022–2025) — Be Careful: Recall: Wheel bolts can come loose, 12V auxiliary battery drains spontaneously, Recall: Instrument cluster ECU total failure on startup. Power: 204 PS.

bZ4X (bZ4X-AWD, 2022–2025) — Be Careful: Recall: Wheel bolts can come loose, 12V auxiliary battery drains spontaneously, Recall: Instrument cluster ECU total failure on startup. Power: 218 PS.

What to watch out for with the Toyota bZ4X? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 have? +
The Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 has 12 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Toyota bZ4X XEAM10? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: bZ4X-FWD (Elektro), bZ4X-AWD (Elektro AWD). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the bZ4X-AWD (Elektro AWD).
Which Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} 160 kW with twin electric motors — low centre of gravity and high body rigidity enable surprisingly agile cornering. The bZ4X worth driving.
Is the Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 worth buying used? +
The Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Toyota bZ4X XEAM10? +
The Toyota bZ4X XEAM10 is available with engine variants from 204 to 218 hp.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee