Can-Am Spyder RS vs BMW 330XI
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 | Can-Am Spyder RS | BMW 330XI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 101 | 248 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2016 | 2001–2006 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.8% | 10.1% |
Can-Am Spyder RS by year
What breaks
Steering
37
36.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
14.9%
Engine & Cooling
14
13.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.9%
Electrical System
7
6.9%
Lights
5
5.0%
Stability & Traction Control
5
5.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
4.0%
BMW 330XI by year
What breaks
Airbags
111
44.8%
Electrical System
31
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
7.7%
Seat Belts
16
6.5%
Lights
12
4.8%
Seats
10
4.0%
Steering
9
3.6%
Tires
9
3.6%