Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BMW 5 Series
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 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | BMW 5 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 229 | 556 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2025 | 1989–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.5% | 13.3% |
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
44
19.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
39
17.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
27
11.8%
Other & Unspecified
24
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
22
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
20
8.7%
Brakes
14
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.4%
BMW 5 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
96
17.3%
Engine & Cooling
67
12.1%
Electrical System
62
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
57
10.3%
Tires
43
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
7.4%
Steering
32
5.8%
Brakes
22
4.0%