2010 BMW 128I vs 2010 Nissan Altima
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 | 2010 BMW 128I | 2010 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 136 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 21–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 128I | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 74 |
| Power Train | 0 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 61 |
| Engine | 5 | 50 |
| Structure | 2 | 30 |
| Suspension | 0 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 27 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2010 BMW 128I
2010 Nissan Altima
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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.