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2014 BMW 528I vs 2014 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.

Metric2014 BMW 528I2014 Ford Fusion
NHTSA complaints561,320
Recall campaigns319
Service bulletins (TSBs)350189
Investigations14
Crash reports050
Fire reports59
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)2625–41
Median reported mileage75,000 mi76,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 528IFord Fusion
Steering2325
Power Train5235
Engine14204
Electrical System25157
Service Brakes085
Fuel/propulsion System571
Seat Belts175
Structure174

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light671
Stalling0100
Loss of power069
Steering problems065
Overheating057
Rust / corrosion031
Vibration / shaking029
Hesitation / surging026

Compare all BMW 528I vs Ford Fusion years →

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.