BMW K1200 GT vs Volvo VNL
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 K1200 GT | Volvo VNL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 72 | 176 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2008 | 1998–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 25% |
BMW K1200 GT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
20
27.8%
Brakes
19
26.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
13.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
8.3%
Electrical System
4
5.6%
Other & Unspecified
2
2.8%
Tires
1
1.4%
Volvo VNL by year
What breaks
Suspension
38
21.6%
Steering
27
15.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
15
8.5%
Electrical System
12
6.8%
Brakes
12
6.8%
Body & Structure
10
5.7%
Lights
9
5.1%