Buell S1 Lightning vs BMW 330E
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 | Buell S1 Lightning | BMW 330E |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 25 | 62 |
| Model years covered | 1996–1998 | 2016–2024 |
| Worst model year | — | 2023 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 0% | 29% |
Buell S1 Lightning by year
What breaks
Suspension
9
36.0%
Electrical System
6
24.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
16.0%
Brakes
3
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
2
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
1
4.0%
BMW 330E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
14
22.6%
Engine & Cooling
13
21.0%
Other & Unspecified
8
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
11.3%
Brakes
5
8.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
3
4.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
3
4.8%
Steering
2
3.2%