BMW 335D vs KIA Sorento Hybrid
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 335D | KIA Sorento Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 75 | 187 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2011 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2025 |
| Best model year | — | 2021 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.3% | 2.7% |
BMW 335D by year
What breaks
Electrical System
19
25.3%
Airbags
13
17.3%
Engine & Cooling
11
14.7%
Seats
6
8.0%
Steering
5
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
5.3%
Seat Belts
4
5.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.0%
KIA Sorento Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
49
26.2%
Electrical System
31
16.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
28
15.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
13.9%
Other & Unspecified
19
10.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
3.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
6
3.2%
Brakes
5
2.7%