BMW K1200RS vs Volkswagen FOX
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 K1200RS | Volkswagen FOX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 42 | 105 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2002 | 1987–1993 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.4% | 5.7% |
BMW K1200RS by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
15
35.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
16.7%
Brakes
7
16.7%
Suspension
5
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
3
7.1%
Tires
2
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
2.4%
Equipment & Accessories
1
2.4%
Volkswagen FOX by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
29
27.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
21.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
8.6%
Electrical System
9
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
8.6%
Seat Belts
7
6.7%
Body & Structure
6
5.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
4
3.8%