2005 BMW 325I vs 2005 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 | 2005 BMW 325I | 2005 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 853 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 165 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 114 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 25–31 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325I | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 456 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 66 |
| Power Train | 4 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 28 |
| Engine | 1 | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 54 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2005 BMW 325I
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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.