Toyota recalls electric bZ4X over detaching wheels

Just two months after being released, Toyota issued a recall of nearly 3,000 of its 2023 bZ4X electric crossover SUV. Toyota said the hub bolts on the wheel can become loose while driving, which could cause the entire wheel to detach. According to the manufacturer, sharp turns or acceleration can cause the EV's hub bolts to loosen, increasing the risk that a wheel could come off at speed.

Toyota says the cause of the loose hub bolts is still being investigated. Customers are advised to notify their local authorized Toyota dealer, which will pick up the bZ4X for service and provide a loaner free of charge.

Although NHTSA hasn’t updated it’s database as of today (6/23/2022), Toyota issued a press release that can be accessed here and is included below:

PLANO, Texas (June 23, 2022) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving 2023 model year bZ4X vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 260 vehicles are involved in this recall.

After low-mileage use, all of the hub bolts on the wheel can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle. If a wheel detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The cause of the issue and the driving patterns under which this issue could occur are still under investigation. No one should drive these vehicles until the remedy is performed.

No remedy is available at this time. Until the remedy is available, any authorized Toyota dealer will pick up the vehicle and provide a loaner vehicle FREE OF CHARGE to the owner.

Owners of involved vehicles will be notified through a number of communication channels starting on June 23, 2022.

Information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is current as of today’s filing date and is subject to change thereafter. To see if your vehicle is involved in a safety recall visit Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information.

For any additional questions, customer support is also available by calling the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-800-331-4331) for Toyota vehicles.