BMW R 1250 GS vs Indian Chief
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 1250 GS | Indian Chief |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 40 | 99 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 1999–2022 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.5% | 9.1% |
BMW R 1250 GS by year
What breaks
Brakes
22
55.0%
Engine & Cooling
4
10.0%
Electrical System
4
10.0%
Other & Unspecified
3
7.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
5.0%
Body & Structure
1
2.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
2.5%
Lights
1
2.5%
Indian Chief by year
What breaks
Suspension
19
19.2%
Brakes
15
15.2%
Engine & Cooling
14
14.1%
Electrical System
13
13.1%
Steering
8
8.1%
Lights
7
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.1%
Body & Structure
6
6.1%