DecodedCarsToyota bZ
2 model years from 2026 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2026–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 314 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2026 (22)
- Interest
- 2,864 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 bZ in brief
The 2026 Toyota bZ is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,464 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 314 miles and takes about 6 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Toyota bZ has 2 model years in our data, from 2026 to 2027.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (13), unknown or other (5), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (3).
2026 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 22 owner complaints.
About the Toyota bZ
The Toyota bZ series is a family of battery electric vehicles (BEV) manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in April 2021 alongside the bZ4X Concept. The bZ series is a part of Toyota's plan to introduce 15 battery electric vehicle models by 2025, seven of which are from the bZ series. Vehicles from the bZ series make use of the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Subaru.
From the Wikipedia article "Toyota bZ", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 bZ pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 314 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 165 hp, versus about 210 hp for similar 2026 models.
Compare head to head
bZ changes by model year
- 2027
- New body dimensions: 5.6 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 bZ
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →