2011 BMW 128I vs 2011 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 BMW 128I | 2011 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 241 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 131 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 21–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 74,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 128I | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 68 |
| Engine | 12 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 21 |
| Structure | 0 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2011 BMW 128I
2011 Nissan Altima
Compare all BMW 128I vs Nissan Altima years →
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.