Toyota has announced several recalls in China affecting its bZ3X and bZ7 electric vehicles, as well as hybrid versions of the Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 550h. The issues involve front suspension fasteners, braking and steering software, and fuel-line connections. Toyota will carry out the specified inspections, repairs, parts replacements, and software updates at no charge for vehicles covered by each campaign.
What is the Toyota bZ3X recall for?
The bZ3X recall covers 100,175 electric SUVs. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said that nuts securing the front suspension stabilizer-bar links may not have enough axial clamping force. If a nut loosens while driving, the vehicle may make unusual noises. In a more serious case, a link could break and affect vehicle stability.
GAC Toyota will replace the affected nuts free of charge. Owners should confirm their vehicle’s eligibility with Toyota or an authorized local dealer and arrange the repair if it falls within the recall population.
Launched in March 2025, the bZ3X is an electric SUV developed by Toyota and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) for the Chinese market.
Why are Toyota bZ7 vehicles being recalled?
Two recall notices cover a total of 21,085 Toyota bZ7 electric vehicles. The notices identify separate software-related risks involving braking and steering.
Brake software: One campaign covers 18,130 vehicles produced from October 28, 2025, through August 3, 2026. Under certain low-speed conditions, the Comfort Stop (CST) software may limit braking force. This could increase stopping distance and raise the risk of a collision.
Steering software: A second campaign covers 2,955 vehicles produced from March 10 through May 15, 2026. A problem during an over-the-air software update may affect the forward-recognition camera. If Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) is activated, the steering wheel could move unexpectedly.
Toyota will address the defects through the applicable recall repair. In July 2026, the company also announced a separate recall involving approximately 24,000 bZ7 vehicles over software problems affecting the smart Bluetooth module and thermal-management control unit.
What is the Prado and Lexus GX 550h fuel-line issue?
A separate campaign covers 47,347 China-built Land Cruiser Prado hybrids and 8,130 imported Lexus GX 550h hybrids. The fuel-line quick-connect retainers may come loose when exposed to an external force. If a retainer disengages, an impact could break the fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Following a defect investigation by SAMR, service teams will inspect the connection points, install protective cover plates, and replace the fuel-line assembly if necessary. Toyota will provide the recall work at no cost to owners of affected vehicles.
The China campaign comes alongside separate recalls announced for Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid models in North America. Those campaigns cover approximately 106,000 vehicles in the United States and 6,721 in Canada; they are separate from the China recall populations.
Which Toyota models and defects are included?
The recalls cover different models and components. The figures below refer to the campaign populations described in the notices.
bZ3X: 100,175 vehicles; Potentially loose front stabilizer-bar link nuts.
bZ7: 18,130 vehicles with a potential CST braking-software issue and 2,955 with a potential camera-related steering issue.
Land Cruiser Prado hybrid: 47,347 vehicles; fuel-line quick-connect retainers may disengage.
Lexus GX 550h hybrid: 8,130 vehicles; fuel-line quick-connect retainers may disengage.
What should owners do if their vehicle may be affected?
Owners should take these steps to check and address a possible recall:
1. Identify the vehicle. Have the vehicle identification number (VIN), model, and production date available.
2. Check eligibility. Contact Toyota, GAC Toyota, or an authorized local dealer and ask whether the VIN appears in the relevant recall campaign.
3. Book an inspection or repair. If the vehicle is included, arrange a service appointment and follow the dealer’s instructions.
4. Confirm completion. Ask the service center to confirm which inspection, software update, or replacement parts were completed. Recall repairs described in these notices are free for eligible vehicles.
Why is Toyota developing vehicles specifically for China?
Toyota has been expanding its local electric-vehicle and intelligent-driving development work in China. In 2023, it brought engineers from three research and development units together under the Toyota Intelligent Electromobility R&D Center. The bZ3X and bZ7, developed with Chinese partners, reflect the company’s effort to create products tailored to local market needs.
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