2012 BMW 328I vs 2012 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 BMW 328I | 2012 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 587 | 121 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 76,490 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 149 |
| Engine | 55 | 68 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 49 |
| Structure | 1 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 13 |
| Overheating | 8 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2012 BMW 328I
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.