BMW 545I vs Toyota Grand Highlander
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 545I | Toyota Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 199 | 488 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2005 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2024 |
| Best model year | — | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7% | 3.7% |
BMW 545I by year
What breaks
Airbags
56
28.1%
Electrical System
26
13.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
17
8.5%
Brakes
15
7.5%
Seat Belts
14
7.0%
Steering
9
4.5%
Seats
7
3.5%
Toyota Grand Highlander by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
88
18.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
65
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
57
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
51
10.5%
Body & Structure
35
7.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
6.4%
Airbags
30
6.1%