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Fewest Reported Complaints: Sedans (2019–2025)

Ranked by NHTSA complaint volume vs peers across 436 model-years of federal data.

Ranked from NHTSA and EPA federal data — not adjusted for sales volume.

  1. 1

    2019 Lexus IS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 73% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    22

    Watch for: tires complaints

  2. 2

    2019 Cadillac CTS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 73% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    MPG

    23

    Watch for: power train complaints

  3. 3

    2019 Ford Taurus

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 70% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    MPG

    19

    Watch for: engine and engine cooling complaints

  4. 4

    2019 BMW X1

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 70% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    MPG

    25.5

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  5. 5

    2019 Volkswagen Passat

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 68% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    MPG

    29

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  6. 6

    2019 Audi A5

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 68% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    27

    Watch for: steering complaints

  7. 7

    2020 Toyota Avalon

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 66% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    MPG

    25

    Watch for: fuel/propulsion system complaints

  8. 8

    2020 Chrysler 300

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 66% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    MPG

    21

    Watch for: air bags complaints

  9. 9

    2019 Cadillac CT6

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 65% of peers

    Complaints

    15

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    28

    Watch for: power train complaints

  10. 10

    2019 Mercedes S-Class

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 64% of peers

    Complaints

    16

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: steering complaints

  11. 11

    2021 Acura ILX

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 63% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    MPG

    28

    Watch for: exterior lighting complaints

  12. 12

    2020 Cadillac CT6

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 63% of peers

    Complaints

    11

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    19

    Watch for: power train complaints

  13. 13

    2019 Nissan Maxima

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 63% of peers

    Complaints

    18

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    24

    Watch for: unknown or other complaints

  14. 14

    2019 Buick Regal

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 63% of peers

    Complaints

    18

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    26

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  15. 15

    2021 Audi A4

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 62% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    MPG

    27

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  16. 16

    2020 Hyundai Accent

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 62% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    MPG

    34.5

    Watch for: air bags complaints

  17. 17

    2020 BMW X1

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 62% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    MPG

    26.5

    Watch for: power train complaints

  18. 18

    2020 Genesis G70

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 62% of peers

    Complaints

    12

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    22

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  19. 19

    2019 Mercedes CLS

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 60% of peers

    Complaints

    19

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: wheels complaints

  20. 20

    2019 Lincoln MKZ

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 60% of peers

    Complaints

    19

    Crash

    MPG

    23

    Watch for: electrical system complaints

  21. 21

    2021 Subaru WRX

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 60% of peers

    Complaints

    13

    Crash

    MPG

    21

    Watch for: power train complaints

  22. 22

    2023 Subaru Legacy

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 59% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    MPG

    28

    Watch for: unknown or other complaints

  23. 23

    2023 Lexus ES

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 59% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    27

    Watch for: service brakes complaints

  24. 24

    2023 BMW 3 Series

    Sedan

    Complaint record

    Quieter than 59% of peers

    Complaints

    10

    Crash

    Not rated

    MPG

    Not on record

    Watch for: unknown or other complaints

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Common questions

What is the lowest-complaint 2019–2025 sedan?

By our reading of the federal data, the 2019 Lexus IS tops this list. Open its verdict page for the full complaint, recall and crash record before you buy.

How is this ranking put together?

We rank the 24 matching model years by NHTSA complaint volume measured against segment peers, using public NHTSA and EPA data. Figures are not adjusted for sales volume and update on scheduled source refreshes.

This list is generated from NHTSA complaint, recall and crash-test data and EPA fuel-economy data; it is not sales-adjusted and updates on scheduled source refreshes.