BMW 540I vs KIA EV6
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 540I | KIA EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 340 | 845 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2025 | 2022–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 26 | 40 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.8% | 7.1% |
BMW 540I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
70
20.6%
Airbags
49
14.4%
Electrical System
42
12.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
6.8%
Brakes
21
6.2%
Steering
17
5.0%
Seats
17
5.0%
Seat Belts
16
4.7%
KIA EV6 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
402
47.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
11.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
96
11.4%
Other & Unspecified
68
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
38
4.5%
Brakes
25
3.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
2.7%