Bosch vs KitchenAid: which brand is more reliable?

Bosch and KitchenAid are level by our formula: both Reliable, with the same recall count and owner satisfaction. The comparison uses CPSC recalls, Amazon owner ratings, court records and company records.

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BoschKitchenAid
VerdictReliableReliable
CPSC recalls, last 3 years00
CPSC recalls, all years266
Most recent recall2019-12-20: Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard2019-08-28: Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Owner satisfaction (Amazon)HighHigh
Product lawsuits on recordNone found5
Company behind the brandRobert Bosch (no parent company on record)KitchenAid (no parent company on record)
Trademark owner (USPTO)Robert Bosch GmbH (German Democratic Republic)Whirlpool Properties, Inc. (Michigan, USA)
Made in (recalled products)Germany 6, United States 6, China 5, Bulgaria 1, Canada 1, Korea 1, Malaysia 1, Mexico 1, Netherlands 1, Switzerland 1, Taiwan 1, The Netherlands 1 (of 24 recalls listing a country)China 3, France 1, United States 1 (of 5 recalls listing a country)
Customer serviceNot verified yetOfficial support page

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

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FAQ

Is Bosch better than KitchenAid?

Bosch and KitchenAid are level by our formula: both Reliable, with the same recall count and owner satisfaction.

Which has more recalls, Bosch or KitchenAid?

In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Bosch and 0 for KitchenAid; across all years, 26 and 6.

Are Bosch and KitchenAid the same company?

No shared owner on record: Bosch trademark owner Robert Bosch GmbH (German Democratic Republic), KitchenAid trademark owner Whirlpool Properties, Inc. (Michigan, USA).

Facts checked 2026-10-16.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

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