BMW 535D vs Lexus GX
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 535D | Lexus GX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 239 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 10.9% |
BMW 535D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
37
37.8%
Engine & Cooling
36
36.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
8.2%
Other & Unspecified
6
6.1%
Electrical System
4
4.1%
Body & Structure
3
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
1.0%
Lights
1
1.0%
Lexus GX by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
36
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
34
14.2%
Airbags
20
8.4%
Engine & Cooling
18
7.5%
Electrical System
18
7.5%
Brakes
16
6.7%
Suspension
16
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.4%