2014 BMW 428I vs 2014 Honda Civic
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 | 2014 BMW 428I | 2014 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 290 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 421 | 109 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 428I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 98 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 38 |
| Engine | 10 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 18 |
| Wheels | 0 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 11 |
| Tires | 0 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2014 BMW 428I
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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.