KIA Cadenza 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 | KIA Cadenza | BMW 535I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 292 | 722 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2019 | 1986–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 37 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 10 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.9% | 12.5% |
KIA Cadenza by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
65
22.3%
Brakes
36
12.3%
Electrical System
33
11.3%
Other & Unspecified
33
11.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
30
10.3%
Steering
18
6.2%
Body & Structure
12
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
3.8%
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%