Volkswagen Arteon vs BMW R 1200 RT
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 | Volkswagen Arteon | BMW R 1200 RT |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 59 | 147 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2023 | 2004–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 1 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.8% | 1.4% |
Volkswagen Arteon by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
20
33.9%
Tires
17
28.8%
Electrical System
6
10.2%
Wheels
4
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
3
5.1%
Airbags
2
3.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
3.4%
Engine & Cooling
1
1.7%
BMW R 1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
78
53.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
10.2%
Brakes
11
7.5%
Electrical System
9
6.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.1%
Engine & Cooling
8
5.4%
Suspension
6
4.1%
Lights
3
2.0%