BMW 540 vs Hyundai Sonata GLS
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 540 | Hyundai Sonata GLS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 27 | 67 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2001 | 1999–1999 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.5% | 10.4% |
BMW 540 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
6
22.2%
Airbags
6
22.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
7.4%
Electrical System
2
7.4%
Brakes
2
7.4%
Body & Structure
2
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
7.4%
Steering
1
3.7%
Hyundai Sonata GLS by year
99
What breaks
Body & Structure
36
53.7%
Suspension
12
17.9%
Airbags
7
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
5
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.5%
Steering
2
3.0%
Tires
1
1.5%
Wheels
1
1.5%