KIA Niro Phev vs BMW 128I
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 Niro Phev | BMW 128I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 96 | 238 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2025 | 2007–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.1% | 9.7% |
KIA Niro Phev by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
26
27.1%
Other & Unspecified
16
16.7%
Electrical System
10
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
9
9.4%
Brakes
5
5.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
5
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
4.2%
BMW 128I by year
What breaks
Airbags
90
37.8%
Engine & Cooling
62
26.1%
Electrical System
19
8.0%
Lights
11
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
9
3.8%
Other & Unspecified
8
3.4%
Body & Structure
7
2.9%
Brakes
6
2.5%