2014 BMW 528I vs 2014 Nissan Altima
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 528I | 2014 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 57 | 1,114 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 350 | 317 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,500 mi | 67,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 528I | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 299 |
| Power Train | 5 | 209 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 208 |
| Suspension | 0 | 132 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 71 |
| Engine | 14 | 77 |
| Steering | 2 | 58 |
| Structure | 1 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 27 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 91 |
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 59 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 56 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
2014 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.