Volkswagen Volkswagen vs BMW X1 SAV
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 Volkswagen | BMW X1 SAV |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 89 | 221 |
| Model years covered | 1965–2003 | 2013–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2017 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 12 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9% | 17.6% |
Volkswagen Volkswagen by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
18
20.2%
Electrical System
16
18.0%
Brakes
10
11.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
10.1%
Tires
6
6.7%
Equipment & Accessories
5
5.6%
Airbags
3
3.4%
Suspension
3
3.4%
BMW X1 SAV by year
What breaks
Airbags
100
45.2%
Electrical System
20
9.0%
Engine & Cooling
17
7.7%
Other & Unspecified
17
7.7%
Body & Structure
14
6.3%
Brakes
13
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
2.7%