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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

BMW 328I vs Honda Civic Hybrid

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

BMW 328I

Total complaints
2,565
Avg per model year
161
Recall campaigns (all years)
25
Most complained year
2011 (573)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine, Air Bags

Honda Civic Hybrid

Total complaints
345
Avg per model year
30
Recall campaigns (all years)
18
Most complained year
2008 (64)
Top problems: Electrical System, Power Train, Air Bags

Complaints by model year

YearBMW 328IHonda Civic Hybrid
20151245
20141515
20132579
201213012
201015312
200919328
200823964
200739764
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.