BMW E46 vs Polestar Polestar 3
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 E46 | Polestar Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 51 | 126 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2004 | 2025–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.8% | 9.5% |
BMW E46 by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
9
17.6%
Lights
8
15.7%
Engine & Cooling
7
13.7%
Electrical System
7
13.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
11.8%
Airbags
3
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.9%
Seats
3
5.9%
Polestar Polestar 3 by year
25
What breaks
Electrical System
50
39.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
26
20.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
7
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
4.8%
Body & Structure
5
4.0%
Brakes
4
3.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
3.2%