2013 BMW 328I vs 2013 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 | 2013 BMW 328I | 2013 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 257 | 2,105 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 633 | 154 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 26–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 1,098 |
| Engine | 92 | 343 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 273 |
| Steering | 8 | 273 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 208 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 111 |
| Structure | 8 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 347 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 98 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 180 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 384 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 293 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 120 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 57 |
2013 BMW 328I
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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.