Kia Forte Koup vs BMW X5 xDrive35d

On the federal record, the 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d takes it: 87/100 against 70/100. Best-scoring model year of each, judged only on complaints and recalls filed with the United States safety regulator.

2011 Kia Forte Koup

70/100
BUY
  • 161 owner complaints on record
  • 10.73 complaints per year on the road
  • 2 recall campaigns, 2 severe

2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d

87/100
BUY
  • 98 owner complaints on record
  • 8.17 complaints per year on the road
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 severe

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