BMW 530E vs Nissan Altima 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 530E | Nissan Altima Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 67 | 166 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2023 | 2007–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2009 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 14 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 34.3% | 11.4% |
BMW 530E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
13
19.4%
Airbags
11
16.4%
Seat Belts
11
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
7.5%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
7.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
6.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.5%
Brakes
3
4.5%
Nissan Altima Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
36
21.7%
Steering
28
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
22
13.3%
Airbags
14
8.4%
Brakes
13
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
5.4%
Suspension
8
4.8%
Other & Unspecified
7
4.2%