2008 BMW 328XI 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 328XI | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 99 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 126 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,300 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328XI | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 138 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 54 |
| Engine | 32 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 33 |
| Power Train | 6 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17 |
| Steering | 3 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2008 BMW 328XI
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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.