Ford F-150 Lightning BEV vs BMW X1
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 | Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | BMW X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 394 | 954 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2025 | 2013–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 37 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.2% | 10% |
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV by year
What breaks
Electrical System
118
29.9%
Lights
58
14.7%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
48
12.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
35
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
32
8.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
31
7.9%
Brakes
25
6.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
2.5%
BMW X1 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
158
16.6%
Engine & Cooling
142
14.9%
Electrical System
141
14.8%
Brakes
122
12.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
114
11.9%
Body & Structure
65
6.8%
Stability & Traction Control
42
4.4%