BMW K1200 S vs Volkswagen R32
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 S | Volkswagen R32 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 61 | 152 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2010 | 2004–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | — |
| Best model year | 2006 | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.7% | 1.3% |
BMW K1200 S by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
30
49.2%
Brakes
10
16.4%
Engine & Cooling
9
14.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
4.9%
Electrical System
3
4.9%
Suspension
2
3.3%
Steering
1
1.6%
Body & Structure
1
1.6%
Volkswagen R32 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
87
57.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
17.1%
Electrical System
8
5.3%
Engine & Cooling
7
4.6%
Lights
7
4.6%
Tires
4
2.6%
Airbags
3
2.0%
Body & Structure
2
1.3%