2015 BMW 528I vs 2015 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 BMW 528I | 2015 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 993 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 271 | 163 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 528I | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 271 |
| Steering | 0 | 163 |
| Power Train | 3 | 143 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 102 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 52 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 82 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 8 | 93 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 128 |
| Stalling | 0 | 89 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 49 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 42 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
2015 BMW 528I
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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.