2009 BMW 328I vs 2009 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 BMW 328I | 2009 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 193 | 723 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 121 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 36,775 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 63 | 143 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 160 |
| Engine | 47 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 51 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 29 |
| Power Train | 8 | 36 |
| Steering | 9 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 40 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 50 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
2009 BMW 328I
2009 Honda Accord
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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.