BMW K1300 S vs Lexus CT
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 K1300 S | Lexus CT |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 77 | 192 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2015 | 2011–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2013 |
| Best model year | — | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 18 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.2% | 22.4% |
BMW K1300 S by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
37
48.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
24.7%
Electrical System
9
11.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
9.1%
Brakes
2
2.6%
Lights
1
1.3%
Tires
1
1.3%
Wheels
1
1.3%
Lexus CT by year
What breaks
Brakes
59
30.7%
Engine & Cooling
36
18.8%
Electrical System
16
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
16
8.3%
Airbags
12
6.3%
Body & Structure
7
3.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
3.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
2.6%