BMW BMW Motorcycle vs Porsche Cayenne S
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 BMW Motorcycle | Porsche Cayenne S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 135 |
| Model years covered | 1988–2001 | 2003–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 8 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.9% | 10.4% |
BMW BMW Motorcycle by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
43.6%
Brakes
7
12.7%
Lights
4
7.3%
Electrical System
3
5.5%
Suspension
3
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
3.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
3.6%
Porsche Cayenne S by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
42
31.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
20.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
11.1%
Electrical System
8
5.9%
Tires
8
5.9%
Brakes
5
3.7%
Lights
5
3.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
5
3.7%