Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid vs BMW 3 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 Santa FE Hybrid | BMW 3 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 474 | 1,149 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2026 | 1986–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2025 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2021 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 40 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.6% | 10.5% |
Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
85
17.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
78
16.5%
Electrical System
61
12.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
60
12.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
48
10.1%
Other & Unspecified
47
9.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
37
7.8%
Brakes
11
2.3%
BMW 3 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
270
23.5%
Electrical System
146
12.7%
Engine & Cooling
98
8.5%
Lights
94
8.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
67
5.8%
Body & Structure
67
5.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
52
4.5%
Steering
49
4.3%