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2015 BMW 528I vs 2015 Nissan Altima

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 BMW 528I2015 Nissan Altima
NHTSA complaints62945
Recall campaigns110
Service bulletins (TSBs)271332
Investigations13
Crash reports045
Fire reports45
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)2626–31
Median reported mileage80,000 mi59,700 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 528INissan Altima
Exterior Lighting2268
Air Bags1175
Power Train2161
Electrical System3554
Engine1366
Structure563
Suspension061
Steering048

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating70
Airbag warning light074
Stalling037
Rust / corrosion034
Vibration / shaking032
Hesitation / surging025
Check engine light024
Loss of power013

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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.