BMW 318I vs Rivian R1S
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 318I | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 113 | 280 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2003 | 2022–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 57 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.5% | 28.2% |
BMW 318I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
35
31.0%
Electrical System
17
15.0%
Airbags
11
9.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.3%
Brakes
5
4.4%
Rivian R1S by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
44
15.7%
Airbags
37
13.2%
Other & Unspecified
32
11.4%
Electrical System
28
10.0%
Seats
17
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
5.4%
Brakes
14
5.0%
Suspension
14
5.0%