2014 BMW 535I vs 2014 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 | 2014 BMW 535I | 2014 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 980 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 366 | 168 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 21–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 49,135 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 535I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 378 |
| Engine | 10 | 179 |
| Steering | 1 | 142 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 112 |
| Power Train | 1 | 64 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 54 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 0 | 95 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 22 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 22 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
2014 BMW 535I
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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.