BMW 530E vs Lexus LS430
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 530E | Lexus LS430 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 68 | 169 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2023 | 2001–2005 |
| Worst model year | — | 2001 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 50 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 33.8% | 58% |
BMW 530E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
14
20.6%
Airbags
11
16.2%
Seat Belts
11
16.2%
Engine & Cooling
5
7.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.4%
Brakes
3
4.4%
Lexus LS430 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
36
21.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
16.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
16
9.5%
Brakes
14
8.3%
Airbags
12
7.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
4.1%
Steering
6
3.6%
Equipment & Accessories
6
3.6%