2023 BMW i4 vs 2023 Toyota Corolla

On the public data alone the Corolla edges it 3–1.

2023 BMW i4

The 2023 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wh…

2023 Toyota Corolla

The 2023 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is …

	2023 BMW i4	2023 Toyota Corolla
Segment	Compact car	Compact car
Powertrains	Electric	Hybrid, Gas
Best EV range (mi)	301	—
Best combined mpg	—	50
Safety Signal	57	62
NHTSA recalls	7	6
Critical recalls	1	0
Owner complaints	45	84
NHTSA overall stars	—	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

i4

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Electrical System

71,286 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixThe electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign 25V395000reported Jul 23, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

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Electrical System

136 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.RiskBattery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign 25V470000reported Jul 16, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

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Electrical System

69 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.RiskAn improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign 23V449000reported Jun 28, 2023BMW of North America, LLC

Corolla

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Electrical System

See Part 573 Report

591,377 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb

NHTSA campaign 25V595000reported Sep 11, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Steering

25TA02/25LA02

1,716 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskA deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

NHTSA campaign 25V040000reported Jan 29, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Steering

24TB13/24TA13

8,057 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.RiskA steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

NHTSA campaign 24V878000reported Nov 21, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing