BMW 735 vs KIA Sorento Phev
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 735 | KIA Sorento Phev |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 30 | 73 |
| Model years covered | 1985–1998 | 2022–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 36.7% | 5.5% |
BMW 735 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5
16.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
16.7%
Steering
4
13.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
10.0%
Seats
3
10.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
6.7%
Airbags
2
6.7%
Tires
2
6.7%
KIA Sorento Phev by year
What breaks
Electrical System
14
19.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
17.8%
Engine & Cooling
10
13.7%
Other & Unspecified
8
11.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
7
9.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
8.2%
Brakes
4
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
2.7%