2001 BMW 530I vs 2001 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 BMW 530I | 2001 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 1,079 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 424 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 147 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 530I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 403 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 310 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 64 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 59 |
| Suspension | 1 | 52 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 41 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 66 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 66 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2001 BMW 530I
2001 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.