BMW M Roadster vs Audi A7
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 M Roadster | Audi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 88 | 217 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 2007–2021 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 25% | 11.1% |
BMW M Roadster by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
42
47.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
14.8%
Suspension
8
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
5
5.7%
Airbags
5
5.7%
Equipment & Accessories
3
3.4%
Electrical System
2
2.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.3%
Audi A7 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
20.3%
Engine & Cooling
30
13.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
8.8%
Airbags
18
8.3%
Steering
18
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
16
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
5.5%