BMW 535I vs Volkswagen ID.4
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 535I | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 722 | 1,791 |
| Model years covered | 1986–2016 | 2021–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2011 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 37 | 256 |
| Fires reported | 30 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 93 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.5% | 20.7% |
BMW 535I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
167
23.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
146
20.2%
Electrical System
79
10.9%
Airbags
51
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
45
6.2%
Lights
43
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
28
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
2.9%
Volkswagen ID.4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
501
28.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
325
18.1%
Other & Unspecified
226
12.6%
Body & Structure
119
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
119
6.6%
Brakes
98
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
3.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
3.4%