2013 BMW 528I vs 2013 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 | 2013 BMW 528I | 2013 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 73 | 1,420 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 386 | 162 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 67 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27 | 21–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 48,425 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 528I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 499 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 414 |
| Engine | 37 | 179 |
| Power Train | 13 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 108 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50 |
| Seats | 0 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 7 | 40 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 100 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 96 |
| Stalling | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
2013 BMW 528I
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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.