2001 BMW 330I vs 2001 Ford Focus
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 | 2001 BMW 330I | 2001 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 1,761 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 180 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 172 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 47 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,227 mi | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 330I | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 496 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 277 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 243 |
| Air Bags | 35 | 147 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 176 |
| Suspension | 5 | 150 |
| Power Train | 23 | 90 |
| Steering | 1 | 86 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 333 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 98 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 67 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 33 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 29 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 26 |
2001 BMW 330I
2001 Ford Focus
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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.