Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW 1 Series
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 | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW 1 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 134 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2020 | 2000–2011 |
| Worst model year | — | 2011 |
| Best model year | — | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.8% | 6% |
Porsche 911 Carrera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
13
23.6%
Airbags
10
18.2%
Electrical System
6
10.9%
Seat Belts
5
9.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
7.3%
Suspension
3
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.6%
Steering
2
3.6%
BMW 1 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
39
29.1%
Electrical System
18
13.4%
Lights
16
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
7.5%
Engine & Cooling
9
6.7%
Steering
6
4.5%
Seats
5
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.7%