2018 BMW 530I vs 2018 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 BMW 530I | 2018 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 738 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 406 | 375 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 21,557 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 530I | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 0 | 194 |
| Engine | 4 | 133 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 129 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 66 |
| Steering | 1 | 60 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 60 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
2018 BMW 530I
2018 Toyota Camry
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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.