Toyota BZ4X Recall R/2025/372: Electric Compressor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 12,619
- vehicles in the UK
- 5GG46 (25SD-026)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled BZ4X vehicles built between 2 November 2021 and 2 June 2025. Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function. The dealer will reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Electric Compressor Defect: For affected vehicles due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electrical compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function. Remedy: Reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor .
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electric Compressor.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the HVAC control ECU and inspect the compressor. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
BZ4X built between 2 November 2021 and 2 June 2025 may be included. Toyota estimates 12,619 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code 5GG46 (25SD-026) or the DVSA reference R/2025/372. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
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| BZ4XCamera replacement on multiple models | Low | R/2024/251 | |
| BZ4XLSS & TSS 3.0 forward recognition camera on multiple models | Low | R/2024/249 | |
| BZ4XOn affected vehicles due to a programming error there is a possibility that a multi-information display used for warning and indicator lights vehicle gauges messages etc will become blank and will not display certain warnings and indicators. As a result other functions such as turn signal lamps hazard lights and the Pre-Collision System will be deactivated and the vehicle may not meet certain regulations. Driving without these functions may result in an increased risk of a crash in certain driving conditions | Low | R/2023/333 | |
| Aygo, BZ4X, C-HR, Corolla and 6 moreOn affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations | Urgent | R/2023/279 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2025/402 on 13 Oct 2025, for faulty rear brake discs concern on certain Toyota Proace. The one launched after it was R/2025/447 on 10 Nov 2025, for inconsistent Tyre pressure monitoring system alert on certain Toyota Proace City. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/372, launched 3 November 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.