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2026 Toyota bZ: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 2026 Toyota bZ with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
34
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
131 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 314 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 131 MPGe |
| Electric, 236 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 130 MPGe |
| Electric, 299 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 125 MPGe |
| Electric, 296 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 123 MPGe |
| Electric, 288 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 120 MPGe |
| Electric, 278 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 117 MPGe |
| Electric, 281 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 117 MPGe |
| Electric, 260 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 109 MPGe |
Recalls
Electrical SystemAug 6, 2026 · campaign 26V512000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 bZ Woodland vehicles equipped with a tow converter. An electrical short circuit may occur within the tow converter printed circuit board, which can deactivate the electronic stability control system and cause the brake lights to remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mot
Electrical System › Propulsion SystemJun 18, 2026 · campaign 26V393000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Toyota bZ
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Toyota bZ have?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (14), driver-assist & stability (5), body, glass & interior (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota bZ have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota bZ get?
Up to 131 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.