2009 BMW 335I vs 2009 Honda Accord
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.
| Metric | 2009 BMW 335I | 2009 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 36,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 335I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 | 142 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 160 |
| Engine | 10 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 51 |
| Power Train | 3 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 29 |
| Seats | 4 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 40 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 50 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 31 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
2009 BMW 335I
2009 Honda Accord
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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.