2009 BMW M3 vs 2009 Ford Mustang
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 | 2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 45 | 181 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 27 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 16–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,750 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW M3 | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 135 |
| Power Train | 24 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 7 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2009 BMW M3
2009 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.