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2026
Toyota bZ

EPA Range: 288 miles
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Reliability

Predicted Reliability

We expect the 2026 bZ to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on Toyota's brand history and the previous generation of the bZ4X.

The 2026 Toyota bZ has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls

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Consumer Reports obtains its reliability data from a questionnaire that is sent to subscribers. In the questionnaire, we ask subscribers to note any problems with their cars that occurred in the past 12 months. They are asked to identify problems that they considered serious (because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime).

A typical model has about 200 to 400 samples for each model year. For some model years, typically those of older or less popular cars, we do not have a large enough sample size to provide results of statistical confidence.

There are several ways in which a savvy car buyer can still research the quality of a car.

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Recalls
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2026
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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Summary:
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.
What should you do:
Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 26V393000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20991
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