BMW BMW Motorcycle vs Subaru Solterra
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 | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 137 |
| Model years covered | 1988–2001 | 2023–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2023 |
| Best model year | — | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.9% | 11.7% |
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%
Subaru Solterra by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
31
22.6%
Electrical System
29
21.2%
Other & Unspecified
20
14.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
5.8%
Brakes
7
5.1%
Body & Structure
7
5.1%