BMW R 1250 GS vs Mercedes Benz GLS450
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 | Mercedes Benz GLS450 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 40 | 100 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 2017–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.5% | 26% |
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%
Mercedes Benz GLS450 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
23
23.0%
Other & Unspecified
16
16.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
11.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
8.0%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
8
8.0%
Lights
6
6.0%
Steering
4
4.0%
Seats
4
4.0%