BMW 325XI vs Hyundai Azera
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 325XI | Hyundai Azera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 398 | 995 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2009 | 2006–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 21 | 57 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.1% | 12.8% |
BMW 325XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
145
36.4%
Electrical System
41
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
36
9.0%
Lights
35
8.8%
Steering
22
5.5%
Suspension
16
4.0%
Seat Belts
14
3.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
3.3%
Hyundai Azera by year
What breaks
Airbags
155
15.6%
Brakes
118
11.9%
Steering
105
10.6%
Electrical System
104
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
86
8.6%
Seats
72
7.2%
Lights
54
5.4%
Seat Belts
48
4.8%