BMW 325IS vs Subaru BRZ
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 325IS | Subaru BRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 53 | 130 |
| Model years covered | 1992–1995 | 2013–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.3% | 6.2% |
BMW 325IS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
11
20.8%
Body & Structure
10
18.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
9.4%
Lights
5
9.4%
Airbags
4
7.5%
Suspension
3
5.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
5.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.7%
Subaru BRZ by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
68
52.3%
Other & Unspecified
12
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
3.8%
Electrical System
5
3.8%
Lights
5
3.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
5
3.8%
Brakes
4
3.1%