2009 BMW 135I vs 2009 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 | 2009 BMW 135I | 2009 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 395 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 65 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 24–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,000 mi | 33,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 135I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 95 |
| Structure | 1 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 35 |
| Suspension | 0 | 31 |
| Engine | 2 | 27 |
| Tires | 0 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 24 |
| Power Train | 0 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2009 BMW 135I
2009 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.