2012 BMW 135I vs 2012 Nissan Altima
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 | 2012 BMW 135I | 2012 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 104 | 121 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 76,490 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 135I | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 149 |
| Engine | 10 | 68 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 57 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 49 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 44 |
| Structure | 0 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17 |
| Suspension | 1 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 30 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2012 BMW 135I
2012 Nissan Altima
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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.