BMW 540IA vs Hyundai XG300
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 540IA | Hyundai XG300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 48 | 120 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2002 | 2001–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 16.7% |
BMW 540IA by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
30
62.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
12.5%
Electrical System
2
4.2%
Airbags
2
4.2%
Brakes
1
2.1%
Body & Structure
1
2.1%
Suspension
1
2.1%
Lights
1
2.1%
Hyundai XG300 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
21
17.5%
Electrical System
16
13.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
11.7%
Brakes
11
9.2%
Airbags
10
8.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
8.3%
Body & Structure
7
5.8%
Suspension
5
4.2%