BMW 318 vs Porsche Taycan
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 | Porsche Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 169 | 414 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2001 | 2020–2025 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 25 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 26.6% | 7.2% |
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%
Porsche Taycan by year
What breaks
Electrical System
144
34.8%
Engine & Cooling
52
12.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
46
11.1%
Other & Unspecified
30
7.2%
Brakes
29
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
5.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
3.1%