2011 BMW 328I vs 2011 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 BMW 328I | 2011 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 577 | 584 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 356 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 24–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 38,527 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 91 | 418 |
| Engine | 194 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 175 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 129 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 46 |
| Steering | 10 | 43 |
| Power Train | 24 | 18 |
| Structure | 11 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 80 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 5 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 12 |
2011 BMW 328I
2011 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.