BMW 135I vs Lincoln MKS
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 135I | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 199 | 492 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2013 | 2009–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 14 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 14.6% |
BMW 135I by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
52
26.1%
Airbags
37
18.6%
Engine & Cooling
33
16.6%
Electrical System
20
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
6.5%
Lights
10
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
7
3.5%
Wheels
6
3.0%
Lincoln MKS by year
What breaks
Steering
121
24.6%
Electrical System
55
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
7.7%
Brakes
34
6.9%
Other & Unspecified
27
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
24
4.9%