BMW 535D vs Honda Civic SI
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 535D | Honda Civic SI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 242 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2016 | 2002–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.2% | 3.3% |
BMW 535D by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
37
37.8%
Engine & Cooling
36
36.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
8.2%
Other & Unspecified
6
6.1%
Electrical System
4
4.1%
Body & Structure
3
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
1.0%
Lights
1
1.0%
Honda Civic SI by year
What breaks
Steering
135
55.8%
Airbags
20
8.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
18
7.4%
Other & Unspecified
13
5.4%
Engine & Cooling
11
4.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
3.7%
Electrical System
7
2.9%
Body & Structure
6
2.5%