BMW 318TI vs Toyota BZ4X
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 318TI | Toyota BZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 31 | 76 |
| Model years covered | 1995–1999 | 2023–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2024 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.7% | 17.1% |
BMW 318TI by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
22.6%
Tires
4
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
9.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
9.7%
Engine & Cooling
2
6.5%
Electrical System
2
6.5%
Suspension
2
6.5%
Lights
2
6.5%
Toyota BZ4X by year
What breaks
Electrical System
14
18.4%
Other & Unspecified
11
14.5%
Body & Structure
10
13.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
9.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
7
9.2%
Wheels
6
7.9%
Brakes
4
5.3%
Tires
4
5.3%