Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs BMW X3
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 Sonata Hybrid | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,162 | 2,799 |
| Model years covered | 2011–2026 | 2004–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 67 | 165 |
| Fires reported | 34 | 166 |
| Injuries reported | 41 | 105 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.2% | 15.6% |
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
356
30.6%
Electrical System
201
17.3%
Brakes
109
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
95
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
5.2%
Steering
52
4.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
41
3.5%
BMW X3 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
635
22.7%
Electrical System
396
14.1%
Airbags
332
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
225
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
188
6.7%
Seats
171
6.1%
Body & Structure
117
4.2%
Brakes
116
4.1%