Lexus GS vs KIA Niro
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 | Lexus GS | KIA Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 211 | 522 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2019 | 2017–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2023 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.2% | 19.2% |
Lexus GS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
26
12.3%
Other & Unspecified
23
10.9%
Steering
20
9.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
8.1%
Brakes
16
7.6%
Electrical System
13
6.2%
Airbags
12
5.7%
KIA Niro by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
89
17.0%
Electrical System
89
17.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
81
15.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
13.2%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
6.1%
Airbags
19
3.6%