BMW 528XI vs Honda Civic Hybrid
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 528XI | Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 239 | 596 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2014 | 2003–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 56 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 15.9% |
BMW 528XI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
87
36.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
15.1%
Electrical System
33
13.8%
Lights
20
8.4%
Airbags
18
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
4.6%
Seat Belts
6
2.5%
Honda Civic Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
123
20.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
104
17.4%
Engine & Cooling
81
13.6%
Airbags
69
11.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
49
8.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
40
6.7%
Other & Unspecified
21
3.5%
Steering
20
3.4%