BMW R1200 RT vs KIA EV9
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 R1200 RT | KIA EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 162 | 404 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2018 | 2024–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2024 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.1% | 1.7% |
BMW R1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
81
50.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
19.8%
Brakes
19
11.7%
Electrical System
8
4.9%
Engine & Cooling
6
3.7%
Wheels
5
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
1.9%
Other & Unspecified
3
1.9%
KIA EV9 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
118
29.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
61
15.1%
Other & Unspecified
43
10.6%
Suspension
22
5.4%
Steering
20
5.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
5.0%
Wheels
20
5.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
3.7%