BMW 530 vs Volvo V60
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 530 | Volvo V60 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 29 | 72 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2002 | 2015–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2015 |
| Best model year | — | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.9% | 8.3% |
BMW 530 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
8
27.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
10.3%
Electrical System
3
10.3%
Lights
3
10.3%
Brakes
2
6.9%
Body & Structure
2
6.9%
Seats
2
6.9%
Airbags
1
3.4%
Volvo V60 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
17
23.6%
Electrical System
9
12.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
9.7%
Brakes
6
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
6
8.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
4
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.2%
Body & Structure
3
4.2%