2004 BMW 325XI vs 2004 Ford Focus
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 | 2004 BMW 325XI | 2004 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 387 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 60 |
| Investigations | 6 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,480 mi | 53,898 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325XI | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 183 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 24 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 31 |
| Steering | 0 | 29 |
| Power Train | 7 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 BMW 325XI
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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.