Jaguar XK vs BMW M5
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 | Jaguar XK | BMW M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 61 | 152 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2015 | 2000–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2006 |
| Best model year | — | 2019 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Acceleration & Cruise Control | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.8% | 16.4% |
Jaguar XK by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
8
13.1%
Electrical System
6
9.8%
Body & Structure
6
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
9.8%
Brakes
4
6.6%
Other & Unspecified
4
6.6%
Airbags
3
4.9%
BMW M5 by year
What breaks
Airbags
47
30.9%
Engine & Cooling
26
17.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
8.6%
Electrical System
10
6.6%
Seat Belts
10
6.6%
Seats
7
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
3.9%