Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
What owners say
Overview
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide. The initial 2022-2025 model years are widely criticized as a rushed, uncompetitive compliance product, with very frequent complaints about poor real-world range, extremely slow DC fast charging, and a lack of
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" trim. However, there is a strong, recurrent recommendation for the AWD version over FWD, particularly for the 2026 model year, due to its superior traction in snow ("a god damn
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | unknown or other |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2025 · visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac systemcampaign 25V577000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
2025 · back over prevention:display functioncampaign 25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen
Specifications
Generation
Version
58 kWh (167 Hp) BEV
From 2025-2026
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