2012 BMW 650I vs 2012 Honda Civic
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 | 2012 BMW 650I | 2012 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 363 | 76 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 55 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 36,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 650I | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 149 |
| Steering | 0 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 59 |
| Power Train | 0 | 49 |
| Engine | 12 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 38 |
| Structure | 1 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2012 BMW 650I
2012 Honda Civic
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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.