2001 BMW 325CI vs 2001 Ford Mustang
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 | 2001 BMW 325CI | 2001 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 173 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 122 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,000 mi | 57,694 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325CI | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 22 |
| Power Train | 5 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2001 BMW 325CI
2001 Ford Mustang
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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.