BMW I3 vs Lincoln Aviator
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 I3 | Lincoln Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 294 | 730 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2019 | 2003–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 23 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.8% | 6.3% |
BMW I3 by year
What breaks
Steering
48
16.3%
Body & Structure
40
13.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
10.5%
Electrical System
31
10.5%
Airbags
28
9.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
20
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
6.5%
Lincoln Aviator by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
122
16.7%
Electrical System
88
12.1%
Body & Structure
85
11.6%
Engine & Cooling
67
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
51
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
5.9%
Brakes
35
4.8%