2008 BMW 328I vs 2008 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 | 2008 BMW 328I | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 239 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,571 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 83 | 138 |
| Electrical System | 85 | 21 |
| Engine | 54 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 54 |
| Power Train | 7 | 13 |
| Steering | 7 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 22 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 16 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
2008 BMW 328I
2008 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.