BMW R Series vs Harley-Davidson Fltrx
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 Series | Harley-Davidson Fltrx |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 30 | 75 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2007 | 2010–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Wheels | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0% | 12% |
BMW R Series by year
What breaks
Wheels
9
30.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
26.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
23.3%
Brakes
2
6.7%
Engine & Cooling
1
3.3%
Body & Structure
1
3.3%
Lights
1
3.3%
Tires
1
3.3%
Harley-Davidson Fltrx by year
What breaks
Electrical System
16
21.3%
Brakes
16
21.3%
Engine & Cooling
12
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
9.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
5.3%
Wheels
4
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.3%
Lights
3
4.0%