1997 BMW M3 vs 1997 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 BMW M3 | 1997 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 135 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 46 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW M3 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 0 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 29 |
| Tires | 4 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
1997 BMW M3
1997 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.