2014 BMW 328I vs 2014 Honda Civic
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 | 2014 BMW 328I | 2014 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 151 | 291 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 527 | 109 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 98 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 57 |
| Engine | 29 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 11 |
| Wheels | 0 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2014 BMW 328I
2014 Honda Civic
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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.