BMW 535I US vs Toyota Toyota
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 535I US | Toyota Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 45 | 110 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2011 | 1971–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0% | 17.3% |
BMW 535I US by year
11
What breaks
Tires
18
40.0%
Engine & Cooling
7
15.6%
Wheels
4
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
6.7%
Electrical System
3
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
6.7%
Steering
2
4.4%
Other & Unspecified
2
4.4%
Toyota Toyota by year
What breaks
Brakes
18
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
16
14.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
10.0%
Tires
10
9.1%
Doors, Latches & Locks
7
6.4%
Airbags
6
5.5%
Suspension
6
5.5%
Electrical System
5
4.5%