BMW 535D vs Lexus GX470
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 GX470 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 239 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 2003–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 20.1% |
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 GX470 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
37
15.5%
Airbags
36
15.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
10.0%
Brakes
23
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
19
7.9%
Suspension
15
6.3%
Engine & Cooling
14
5.9%