It does not take much.

In Germany, TÜV (Mandatory inspections in Germany), placed Tesla Model 3 for 111th in reliability, just behind Dacia Logan which was in the second last place, when the first mandatory inspections in 2023 started.

You can find many sources about this, here one example:

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/12/tesla-model-3-ranked-last-...

> Odd since BMWs are not known for reliability

It really depends on the model. When a company produces 2 million cars a year and has a shitload of models in their lineup, some are going to be problematic.

For gasoline engine, for example, the B48 engine is highly reliable [1]

I'm one of those "oddballs" who'll never ever buy a new car because to me buying a new car is deciding to be a guinea pig. I buy cars that are 3 to 5 years old, once it's known if the model is a reliable one or not.

Take, say, a used 4-series "Gran Coupé" with the B48 engine. It's a complete bargain, ultra-reliable and one heck of a sweet ride. I drive higher-end stuff but we picked that for my wife two years ago and it's really a good car.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_B48

Perhaps I’m the odd one out but I haven’t had any issues in 20 years of BMW ownership across two continents. Never had to do anything except routine service and consumables. One 3-series diesel in Europe made it to 220k miles before I sold it, and it’s likely got another 10 years of daily driving in it.

This is an "old" notion. The powertrain in the last 10 years roughly are damn reliable.

(The electronics is arguable.)

Especially the electronics.