2015 BMW 320I vs 2015 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 BMW 320I | 2015 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 421 | 62 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 320I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 176 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 58 |
| Engine | 11 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 27 |
| Steering | 0 | 21 |
| Structure | 3 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 28 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2015 BMW 320I
2015 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.