2010 BMW 328I vs 2010 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 BMW 328I | 2010 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 155 | 580 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 111 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,500 mi | 44,848 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 | 134 |
| Engine | 48 | 116 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 63 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 59 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 12 |
| Power Train | 4 | 45 |
| Seats | 3 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 28 | 29 |
| Stalling | 25 | 34 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 16 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2010 BMW 328I
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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.