2008 BMW 535XI vs 2008 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 BMW 535XI | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 222 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,003 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 535XI | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 235 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 171 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 156 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 145 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 77 |
| Structure | 3 | 68 |
| Engine | 16 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 8 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 79 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 58 |
2008 BMW 535XI
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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.