2007 BMW 530XI vs 2007 Ford Fusion
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 | 2007 BMW 530XI | 2007 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 1,064 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 19 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 58 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 530XI | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 615 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 126 |
| Structure | 9 | 73 |
| Power Train | 5 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 55 |
| Engine | 12 | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 35 |
| Steering | 9 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 41 |
| Stalling | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
2007 BMW 530XI
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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.