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2011 BMW 328I vs 2011 Scion TC

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.

Metric2011 BMW 328I2011 Scion TC
NHTSA complaints57329
Recall campaigns70
Service bulletins (TSBs)14087
Investigations00
Crash reports181
Fire reports251
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2225
Median reported mileage92,650 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 328IScion TC
Engine1902
Engine and Engine Cooling1752
Electrical System1281
Air Bags912
Power Train243
Exterior Lighting186
Fuel/propulsion System200
Structure113

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling800
Check engine light580
Vibration / shaking180
Overheating180
Clunking / rattling160
Loss of power140
Won’t start130
Hesitation / surging130

Compare all BMW 328I vs Scion TC years →

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.