2017 BMW 540I vs 2017 Honda Accord
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 | 2017 BMW 540I | 2017 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 529 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 443 | 94 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 21–48 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 540I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 148 |
| Engine | 2 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 55 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 42 |
| Wheels | 0 | 43 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 34 |
| Power Train | 1 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2017 BMW 540I
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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.