Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs BMW 535I
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 | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid | BMW 535I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 290 | 722 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2021 | 1986–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 37 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.7% | 12.5% |
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
51
17.6%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
41
14.1%
Engine & Cooling
37
12.8%
Other & Unspecified
29
10.0%
Electrical System
28
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
5.2%
BMW 535I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
167
23.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
146
20.2%
Electrical System
79
10.9%
Airbags
51
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
45
6.2%
Lights
43
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
28
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
2.9%