2011 BMW 535I vs 2011 Ford Fusion
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 | 2011 BMW 535I | 2011 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 112 | 2,783 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 354 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 80 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 72,509 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 535I | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 1,426 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 330 |
| Engine | 37 | 276 |
| Power Train | 17 | 268 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 256 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 201 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 176 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 169 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 179 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 250 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 103 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 307 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 64 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 53 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 20 |
2011 BMW 535I
2011 Ford Fusion
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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.