BMW K 1600 GTL vs KIA Stinger
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 K 1600 GTL | KIA Stinger |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 93 | 231 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2022 | 2018–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.1% | 13.4% |
BMW K 1600 GTL by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
20
21.5%
Steering
18
19.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
12.9%
Engine & Cooling
10
10.8%
Electrical System
10
10.8%
Suspension
5
5.4%
Other & Unspecified
5
5.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.3%
KIA Stinger by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
51
22.1%
Electrical System
35
15.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
33
14.3%
Brakes
30
13.0%
Other & Unspecified
22
9.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
5.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12
5.2%
Lights
10
4.3%