BMW 335XI vs Lincoln MKS
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 335XI | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 205 | 492 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2015 | 2009–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 22 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 14 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.5% | 14.6% |
BMW 335XI by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
59
28.8%
Engine & Cooling
32
15.6%
Electrical System
28
13.7%
Airbags
21
10.2%
Other & Unspecified
9
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
3.4%
Brakes
7
3.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
3.4%
Lincoln MKS by year
What breaks
Steering
121
24.6%
Electrical System
55
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
7.7%
Brakes
34
6.9%
Other & Unspecified
27
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
24
4.9%