KIA RIO vs BMW X5
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 RIO | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,816 | 4,530 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2023 | 2000–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 229 | 189 |
| Fires reported | 149 | 234 |
| Injuries reported | 163 | 142 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.2% | 12.6% |
KIA RIO by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
399
22.0%
Airbags
274
15.1%
Brakes
184
10.1%
Electrical System
159
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
130
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
102
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
98
5.4%
Seat Belts
64
3.5%
BMW X5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
902
19.9%
Airbags
628
13.9%
Electrical System
538
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
426
9.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
400
8.8%
Brakes
308
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
275
6.1%
Steering
136
3.0%