BMW R 1200 RT vs Buick Envision
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 R 1200 RT | Buick Envision |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 148 | 368 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2016 | 2016–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 1.4% | 7.1% |
BMW R 1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
79
53.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
10.1%
Brakes
11
7.4%
Electrical System
9
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
5.4%
Suspension
6
4.1%
Lights
3
2.0%
Buick Envision by year
What breaks
Electrical System
69
18.8%
Brakes
52
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
38
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
8.4%
Other & Unspecified
31
8.4%
Steering
18
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
4.6%