BMW 328 vs Porsche Macan
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 328 | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 125 | 308 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2013 | 2015–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.2% | 15.3% |
BMW 328 by year
What breaks
Airbags
33
26.4%
Electrical System
23
18.4%
Engine & Cooling
17
13.6%
Other & Unspecified
11
8.8%
Seat Belts
9
7.2%
Stability & Traction Control
5
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
3.2%
Steering
4
3.2%
Porsche Macan by year
What breaks
Airbags
54
17.5%
Electrical System
30
9.7%
Brakes
28
9.1%
Lights
28
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
26
8.4%
Steering
20
6.5%
Other & Unspecified
18
5.8%