BMW 318 vs KIA Optima Hybrid
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 318 | KIA Optima Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 169 | 414 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2001 | 2011–2020 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.6% | 16.9% |
BMW 318 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
63
37.3%
Airbags
21
12.4%
Electrical System
19
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
4.1%
Brakes
6
3.6%
Seat Belts
6
3.6%
KIA Optima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
152
36.7%
Electrical System
72
17.4%
Brakes
37
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
27
6.5%
Steering
20
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
3.6%