BMW 1 Series vs Lexus NX
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 1 Series | Lexus NX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 134 | 334 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2011 | 2015–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 63 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 39 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 32% |
BMW 1 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
39
29.1%
Electrical System
18
13.4%
Lights
16
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.7%
Steering
6
4.5%
Seats
5
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.7%
Lexus NX by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
46
13.8%
Other & Unspecified
43
12.9%
Electrical System
36
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
29
8.7%
Brakes
28
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
5.1%
Body & Structure
17
5.1%