BMW IX vs Honda Prelude
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 IX | Honda Prelude |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 186 | 463 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2025 | 1981–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2024 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 67 | 52 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 29 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 50% | 21.2% |
BMW IX by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
50
26.9%
Electrical System
32
17.2%
Other & Unspecified
18
9.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
7.5%
Airbags
13
7.0%
Brakes
12
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
5.9%
Steering
10
5.4%
Honda Prelude by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
106
22.9%
Engine & Cooling
53
11.4%
Electrical System
49
10.6%
Seat Belts
35
7.6%
Steering
33
7.1%
Airbags
26
5.6%
Suspension
25
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
5.4%