2010 BMW 535I vs 2010 Mercury Milan
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 | 2010 BMW 535I | 2010 Mercury Milan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 58 | 1,001 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 48 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 39 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 535I | Mercury Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 247 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 178 |
| Engine | 11 | 159 |
| Power Train | 2 | 148 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 135 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 109 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 104 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 105 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 119 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 100 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 60 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 47 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
2010 BMW 535I
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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.