BMW K1200LT vs Acura RL
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 K1200LT | Acura RL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 212 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2009 | 1996–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2001 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.4% | 9% |
BMW K1200LT by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
132
62.3%
Brakes
27
12.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
8.0%
Suspension
12
5.7%
Engine & Cooling
4
1.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
1.4%
Tires
3
1.4%
Wheels
3
1.4%
Acura RL by year
What breaks
Airbags
141
26.9%
Lights
63
12.0%
Electrical System
60
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
42
8.0%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
3.6%
Other & Unspecified
17
3.2%